Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems has supported the Strategic Systems Program (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and as the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of the COLUMBIA platform, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

We have an exciting opportunity with an immediate need for a Systems Safety Engineer with experience in Nuclear Safety and Surety and the evaluation of multidiscipline technical programs, collaborating across multiple design, and customer entities.  This key role is for our Systems Integration and Engineering Support Services contract, supporting the D5 TRIDENT Strategic Weapon System for the SSP Office Safety Programs. This role will require the individual to work independently and in a team environment, provide sound and strategic advice to the customer, and guidance to a section of systems safety engineers on safety program execution.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Provide an adept at understanding system level safety engineering philosophies and schedules and can plan and direct the technical execution of weapon system safety functions.
• Synthesize information for alternative safety strategies for current and future platforms and weapon systems, and work with a section of engineers to formulate and implement safety strategies.
• Apply their understanding of Nuclear Surety to ensure compliance with the four DoD Nuclear Weapon Surety Standards and assist with interpreting how to comply with any current or future changes to the Surety Standards.
• Prepare for and present at design reviews, perform safety requirements analysis, provide safety assessments, and develop an understanding of the associated system level design safety requirements.
• Identify risks to the program, perform risk assessment, develop risk mitigations, and have the judgement to know when to elevate risks.

Required Skills and Education

Minimum education and years of related/relevant professional work experience required:  Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 - 10 years of related professional work experience or a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 6 - 8 years of related professional work experience.

Required Skills:

• Experience with strategic deterrence and/or missile defense systems and missions
• Demonstrated experience in Nuclear Safety methodologies
• Developed understanding of Nuclear Surety Standards
• Skills in analysis, critical thinking, and technical problem solving
• Experience preparing for and leading design reviews or customer meetings
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish a strong, positive customer relationship
• Ability to interact with, and effectively present information to employees and management
• Proficiency with MS Office and MS Project

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience within the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Office, and the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS)
• Knowledge of Nuclear Safety Engineering principles throughout all phases of a complex systems life cycle support
• Experience with DoD nuclear weapons systems
• U.S. Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile experience or experience with Nuclear Reactor Programs
• Ability to engage with SSP Weapon System Safety and Technical Branches and BAE Systems Leadership
• Experience with Model Based Engineering, MagicDraw, Cameo Collaborator, Teamwork cloud and SysML

Typical Education and Experience

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