Job Description

Job Description

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from providing the latest in missile seeker innovations to autonomous smart munitions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”
 
BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer specializing in support to our production efforts in our Terminal High Area Altitude Defense (THAAD) Missile Seeker program.   This position will support production program activities, including the interfacing with the production staff, understanding the system requirements, creating and reviewing reports and streamlining processes.  This position has growth opportunities to support failure analysis efforts including running tests in support of troubleshooting and driving root cause on failures. 

Our engineers are members of cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams focused on developing cost-effective systems that meet the needs of our customers.  Candidates should be comfortable working with teams of all sizes and enjoy a mix of creative design work, mentoring the next generation of protégés, developing White Papers, presenting internally and externally, and leading test events. 

At BAE Systems, cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our engineering organization, which means we are looking for team players who have demonstrated experience working successfully in group settings and will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

About BAE Systems Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Excellent organizational & time management skills. Self motivated and driven to acheive results. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with peers, customers, and other functional disciplines such as Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management Officers. Translate complex technial concepts into easily understandable language, avoiding jargon an technical terms whenever possible. 
• Understanding Acceptance Test Procedures and Processes
• Experience in working with production to run test stands in an engineering environment, perform trouble shooting and failure analysis. 
• Familiarity with failure analysis activities, Failure Review Board process, to include ability to drive to root cause and the corrective actions for the particular failures being monitored.
• Experience with writing and updating Matlab scripts.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science
• An active Secret clearance is required for this position

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with missile systems and guided projectiles
• Exposure to the development, integration, test, qualification and production of complex electro/mechanical systems
• Experience with Oracle

Typical Education and Experience

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