Systems Engineer - System Level Testing-Rockville,Maryland

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a full-time Engineer to join our Weapon System Test team supporting the COLUMBIA/Dreadnought and US TRIDENT/UK Vanguard Submarine Strategic Weapon System (SWS) programs. The selected candidate will be working and interfacing with numerous engineering teams supporting Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Duties and responsibilities which occupy a major portion of time and importance to the job. Incumbent(s) perform one or more of the following duties.)

Working collaboratively in a team setting with mechanical and electrical team members to develop SWS System Level Test Procedures

Applying knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validation

Assisting in the evaluation of technical documentation for system compatibility and potential impacts

Maintaining Test Program documentation

Developing a knowledge of the various subsystem that comprise the Strategic Weapons System

Developing requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques for new emerging test programs

Supporting on-site testing, data collection and analysis. Tracking and solving test anomalies and preparing test analysis reports

Preparing charts, diagrams, and reports expressing technical progress and accomplishments measured against specific milestones

Beginning to develop areas of technical specialization (e.g., Systems Engineering, welding, degaussing, etc.) and maintaining cognizance of scientific and technological developments in the field

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• • Bachelor Degree from an accredited engineering program and two years of relevant experience or six years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience in Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering, design, fabrication, interface definition, systems integration, and/or requirements verification / system testing
  • Proficient with the MS Office Suite
  • Ability to work independently in developing creative solutions
  • Ability to work and communicate well with management, customers, and other contractors - including ability to provide clear and concise presentation/demonstration of advanced technical concepts
  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
  • Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
  • Demonstrated time management, task tracking, organizational skills, and ability to interpret and follow requirements
  • Willingness and ability to travel
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• • 3 - 5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Current D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational Knowledge
  • SSBN Missile Technician with TRIDENT II SWS/SWSSS deployed experience or Navigation Electronics Technician
  • Working knowledge of SSP
  • Experience working within the SSP Test Program
  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or Digital Engineering (DE) experience
  • Knowledge of CAD/CAM/3D Modeling
  • Experience with Systems Engineering principles including requirements development, allocation, and analysis
  • Experience developing test procedures for verification of complex systems
  • Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS software
  • Experience in Simulation Modeling and Analysis
  • Currently possess a Secret security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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 : $79,365 - $134,921