Job Description

Job Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.   

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:
 

• Develop, release, and maintain the SV to ground ICD and all ICDs with external interfaces.
• Provide support to development of the mission CONOPS and functional baseline.
• Define simulator requirements and use-cases to support Collection Segment and Mission Integration & Test activities.
• Work closely with the verification lead to develop the mission level verification plan.
• Develop and/or implement the Mission Test Plan and Mission-level Test Procedures.
• Ensure all simulator, Ground Support Equipment, network interfaces and other resources are identified and in place to support mission level testing.
• Lead mission-level test activities. These tests include but not limited to early data exchanges, risk-reduction activities, end-to-end data verification, space to ground compatibility, factory compatibility, and multi-segment testing.
• Provide support for operations and launch rehearsal development and execution.
• Provide planning and execution of continuous Mission System Integration and Test activities post-launch due to issue resolution, space vehicle software updates, ground system updates, discrepancy reports, regression testing, and operations updates.
• 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 Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 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. 
• A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
• Experience developing mission level ICDs.
• Experience developing mission level test plans and supporting execution. 
• Proven technical leadership experience and familiarity with mission systems integration.
• Experience in either mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems and payload systems.

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Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience supporting enterprise test at launch site. 
• Experience in MBSE, Linux OS, JIRA, and large program test management.
• Background in EVM or CAM.
• Proven success as a technical team lead.
• Experience with mission operations.
• Solid interpersonal skills, ability to effectively lead group discussions, ability to set priorities and delegate as required to meet all objectives.
• Highly desired skills:
  • Python scripting knowledge.
  • Procedure development and execution.
  • Verification of ROPs using python/sim operations.
  • General spacecraft operations knowledge.
  • General simulator operations knowledge.
  • Hands-on and detailed oriented.
  • Experience with mission operations.
  • Experience with mission integration and test, pre- and post-launch.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.