Electrical Project Engineer Senior - Development

Job Description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Seeking a highly experienced Electrical Project Engineer to execute projects in the space-based electronics domain.

The Electrical Project Engineer Senior provides technical, cost, and schedule direction for a project team in the design, fabrication, test, and integration of space-based electronics subsystems for cutting-edge bus and instrument programs.

In this role, you will work with Electrical Technologists and Electrical Architects in developing next-generation electronics capabilities. Position is expected to support multiple programs and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced development environment. The cross-functional teams could include but are not limited to the following disciplines: Systems Engineering, Mechanical Packaging, Electrical Design, Harness Design, FPGA/Software, Parts & Reliability, Radiation, Production and Test, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Finance, Scheduling, Suppliers, and Customers.

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:

• Multi-task and oversee multiple small, fast-paced development programs including IRADs, CRADs, CAPEX, and other programs with lean budgets ranging from $100k up to $75M and aggressive schedules.
• Interface with payload or spacecraft IPT leads, system engineers, and program management to provide alternatives to requirements that drive system cost and schedule.
• Work with support disciplines –system assurance, quality assurance, test engineering, and production.
• Provide and communicate insight and understanding of both the technical and programmatic aspects of project to the customer community and project team.
• Lead generation of Statement of Works (SOWs) and vendor management.
• Create and enable new cost and schedule effective execution approaches for development that are focused on best value to our company, programs, and customers.
• Understand long-term objectives for BAE Systems SMS and our customers and how to help shape development work to enable future opportunities.
• Understand onboarding path for products and documentation produced on development programs and how to best benefit future programs.
• Determine most efficient means of producing prototypes, brassboards, EDUs, and STE. Support engineers in execution and documentation.
• Hands-on involvement in expediting every aspect of design, development, production, and test.
• Ensure staffing levels are met by communicating with appropriate functional management organizations. Help to find synergistic work for critical staff when necessary.
• Assess risk and make risk-based decisions throughout project lifecycle to ensure project objectives are met.
• Work with multiple teams to deliver on project cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Provide and communicate understanding of both the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the project team.
• Develop electronics and harnesses to quality and reliability standards for NASA, NOAA, DoD, and classified customer.
• 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 three or more 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 10 or more years of 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.
• Experience with executing electronics programs (could be PCB design, box testing, PWA assembly, or other)
• Hands-on experience with “flight space qualified” analog, digital, and/or mixed signal electronics design, fabrication, and test in radiation intense environments.
• Experience with Electronics/Electrical Engineering (EEE) parts for space flight applications and understanding of associated screening and qualification processes.
• Successful track record (cost, schedule, performance) leading and providing technical guidance to cross-functional space-based electronics teams from proposal through delivery.
• Experience leading Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) programs and reporting cost variance metrics.
• Solid working knowledge of project management tools and practices, including developing and controlling program schedules and budgets, risk & opportunity management, scope change management, resource management, and subcontract program management preferably for US government customers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills, oral presentation skills, conflict management skills, and an ability to lead group discussions.

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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

• Background with aerospace electronics programs.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $146,670 - $249,330