Job Description

Job Description

Contingent upon contract award to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems and subsequent task orders. 

Seeking an Engineering Lead (EL) for a dynamic and diverse U.S. Intelligence Community
effort ensuring seamless execution of critical software and hardware systems. This position
requires broad knowledge of systems engineering, orbital mechanics, and satellite operations to
design and advance solutions to current Flight Safety challenges. The EL focuses on the quality
and currency of the techniques, procedures, and tools available to flight safety and mission
protection Engineering Analysis (EA) personnel to perform their jobs effectively.

As the Engineering Lead, you will apply broad knowledge of systems engineering, orbital mechanics,
and satellite operations to design and advance solutions to current Flight Safety challenges. Your
primary focus will be on ensuring the quality and currency of the techniques, procedures, and tools
available to flight safety and mission protection Engineering Analysis (EA) personnel.

The position will reside organizationally within the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA)
Strategic Capabilities Unit which 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.

What You’ll Do:
 

• Leading and directing the development and implementation of engineering solutions to
  enhance flight safety and mission protection.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate systems engineering, orbital
  mechanics, and satellite operations expertise.
• Analyzing and resolving complex engineering problems related to flight safety and mission
  protection.
• Developing and managing the training regime for EA personnel to ensure proficiency with
  existing and nascent tools.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and analysts.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant systems engineering processes, including vulnerability
  analysis and orbit analysis.
• 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.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. 

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 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 TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required. 
•  At least seven (7) years of experience in orbital mechanics, including collision avoidance and/or satellite operations analysis.
•  At least three (3) years of experience in U.S. Intelligence Community systems engineering processes, including vulnerability analysis and/or orbit analysis.
• At least five (5) years of experience in the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Relevant project management experience.

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Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience

About BAE Systems Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.