Weapons Systems Test Engineer

Job Description


BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Weapons Systems Test and Evaluation Engineer to join our team. As a Test and Evaluation Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, executing, and analyzing component and subsystem reliability tests in support of next-generation products. We work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

As a Test and Evaluation Engineer, you will work in a matrixed environment, leading other engineers in the development and testing of systems, subsystems and components. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical engineering fundamentals and practical experience in testing and evaluation.



As a Test And Evaluation Engineer, You Will

• Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment to evaluate component and subsystem reliability
• Plan and arrange labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standards and special devices
• Provide test area with parameters for sample testing and specify tests to be performed
• Compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements
• Develop and execute component and subsystem test plans to evaluate functionality, performance, and reliability
• Lead test setup design, instrumentation planning, and data acquisition (thermal, vibration, and electrical)
• Conduct hands-on testing, including thermal cycling, vibration, fatigue, and electrical endurance tests
• Support root cause and failure analysis (RCA/FMEA) and drive corrective actions with design teams
• Travel to and support testing at external labs and proving grounds (~25% of the time)
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards, including electrical and thermal test protocols
• Document and present test results to stakeholders through technical reports and reliability reviews
• Support development of in-house test infrastructure
  
  

In addition, you will help BAE Systems establish constructive relationships with internal and external customers. You will:

• Provide technical and managerial briefings to internal and external customers that instill confidence and further the technical reputation of the organization
• Deliver results on time and within cost limitations
• Balance technical requirements to meet the customer(s) needs
• Develop alternative solutions that overcome roadblocks and risks
  
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field and 4 years relevant experience.
• Experience with system-level validation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on lab and field test environment.
• Strong clear verbal and written communication.
• Experience developing test plans, coordinating test support requirements across multiple disciplines, test execution and test reporting.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• We may consider candidates with fewer years of experience for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role.
• This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or experience with electro-mechanical systems and troubleshooting.
• Experience in data analysis using MATLAB.
• Experience in field assignments and associated travel and operations.
• Experience interfacing with customers on significant technical matters.
• Field experience with military, remote or harsh tests.
• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Proficiency with common test and measurement tools (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQs, thermocouples, multimeters).
• Exposure to FMEA, fault tree analysis (FTA), or similar methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Understanding of heat transfer, thermal systems, and mechanical stress testing.
• Experience with Design of Experiments methodology.
• Experience with Earned Value Management.
• Working knowledge of reliability statistics and data analysis (Weibull, MTTF).
  
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 Platforms & Services


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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.