Principal Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Job Description
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Join the Space Vehicle Engineering team - a diverse group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a strong commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our strong reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future.

In this position, you will lead pace Vehicle and/or Spacecraft technical proposals for our Civil Space business unit. Your role will consist of working alongside the Civil spacecraft architect, leading spacecraft technical teams, reviewing solicitation scope and technical details, and working with our Civil Space business unit to provide solutions for a wide range of new business efforts. As a new business technical lead, you will lead new business assignments ranging from short-term solicitation responses to longer term study efforts lasting a year.

This person will need to be able to support Space Vehicle or Spacecraft Systems Engineering execution work through development, test, and delivery of highly capable space systems. You will report to the Chief Engineer or the Lead Systems Engineer who is responsible to ensure the company delivers a system that meets our customers' technical performance specifications and their mission needs.

This is a challenging, fast-paced job which will be exciting and highly gratifying for the successful candidate.

Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full potential.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with and lead multi-disciplinary teams across multiple organizations.
• Perform Systems Engineering tasks throughout the entire lifecycle of programs or IR&D projects.
• Generate engineering documentation including specifications, interface control documents, and test plans.
• Manage requirements with MBSE (Cameo), DOORS or other designated software system.
• Support the hardware assembly, integration, and test team, including test execution and anomaly resolution.
• Conduct spacecraft performance modeling and simulation.
• Work on spacecraft subsystems such as power, telecom, propulsion, command and data handling, or attitude determination and control systems.
• Participate in writing proposals and creating and delivering presentations.
• Support the development of and conduct mission operations for NASA, National Security, and commercial customers.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a TS/SCI clearance and to work in a classified environment.
• Experience with systems engineering tools and processes, including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience in space systems engineering (spacecraft systems, mission systems, ground systems, payload systems, or space hardware integration and test).
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand the customer's needs and provide clear communication of proposed solutions.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to present to internal teams as well as the customer.
• A willingness to learn and collaborate within a team.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced software skills, such as Cameo Systems Modeler, Confluence, DOORS, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, LabVIEW, Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, Systems Tool Kit (STK).
• Advanced Language skills, such as MATLAB, Python, LINUX/UNIX, C, C++, IDL and other analytical tools.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420.000 - $191070.000

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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