Facilities Engineer Senior - Architect

Job Description

The BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems’ (SMS) Facilities & Plant Operations teams support the sector's 35 properties representing over 2.2 million SF of real estate in Colorado. This established team of over 100 Facilities professionals is committed to maintenance, service, support, continuous improvement, and creating facilities which enable world class engineers and technicians to create a better, safer, more informed and productive world.

The Facilities Engineering team provides facilities designs and engineering guidance across BAE Systems SMS campuses in Westminster, Broomfield, and Boulder. We are seeking a candidate to be an architectural technical expert for the Facilities organization. In this role, the successful candidate will perform architectural engineering duties in planning, designing, overseeing construction, and maintenance of building systems and facilities.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

• Be a technical expert in the architectural discipline and support project efforts.
• Take lead architectural and engineering roles on projects, with responsibilities for multiple disciplines.
• Provide architectural and engineering guidance to consultants, in-house project managers, and maintenance personnel.
• Manage external design consultant resources needed to execute project designs and studies.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards for design and construction.
• Develop and implement strategies to identify, monitor, and repair architectural and code related issues with buildings.
• Complete code studies and ADA analysis and provide guidance to BAE Systems SMS staff.
• Prepare statements of work to solicit design or construction proposals.
• Plan, budget, and manage facilities design and study efforts including code analysis/studies.
• Assist project managers during construction phase of projects with Request for Information (RFI) and submittal review, as well as field inspections.
• Provide technical guidance to consulting architects and engineers, or BAE Systems SMS personnel regarding design, construction, or program modifications or repairs.
• Review new designs for effectiveness, efficiency, and adherence to codes and standards.
• Monitor and assess impact of regulatory changes related to building and systems design.
• Assist maintenance and internal customers with Facilities issues or concerns.
• Work with maintenance to enhance building system functionality.
• Complete design tasks as needed. May include complete designs for smaller projects or may be development of schematic drawings.
• 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 4 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.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of facility design (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural).
• Working knowledge of 2021/2024 IBC and IFC and ADA regulations. Cursory knowledge of the other I-Codes, zoning regulations, and development processes.
• Proficient in the use of personal computer software; Microsoft Office Suite and design software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proven history of using critical thinking skills to improve processes/operations and increase efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work schedule and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-orientation demonstrated through an ability to manage work schedule, manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proven history of implementation of safe workplace practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven history of creating collaborative relationships across the company and all levels of personnel.

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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

• Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering preferred.
• Registered Architect is highly desired.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly desired.
• Experience with cleanroom and lab design is desired.
• Experience with design of secured spaces is highly preferred.

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 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 government and commercial customers. 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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Salary : $97,008 - $164,914