Job Description

Job Description

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) in the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit.  Our Systems Engineers 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 execution. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to add their skills to our team managing the skill development, execution processes and cross-collaboration environments for systems engineers in the Space and Mission Systems sector. Join us in this exciting role where you will lead high-impact internal projects and drive our competitive advantage by equipping our engineers with the essential and cutting-edge skills needed to succeed. A successful candidate is creative, flexible, and comfortable handling various and sometimes conflicting priorities.

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:
 

• Collaborate with sector Chief Systems Engineer on systems engineering strategy and roadmap development
• Coordinate and facilitate collaborative discussions and presentations with the systems engineering community
• Oversee the development of guidance and training materials related to systems engineering skills, tools and processes
• Support the SMS implementation of INCOSE resources, SE guidance & certifications
• Mentor other system engineers assigned to the team.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers.
• 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.

 

Off-Site Work Environment: This position may be performed working primarily remotely. Travel/commute to various company and/or customer locations at time when not "home based" 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. 
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including meeting schedule and performance goals.
• Understanding of the traditional systems engineering lifecycle, phases, processes, inputs/outputs, artifacts
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including architecture development, behavior decomposition, requirements development and allocation, change management, verification and validation – a self-starter that will own this activity.

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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. 

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.