Job Description
Join the Mission Engineering team at BAE Systems Inc Space and Mission Systems (SMS) - a group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our reputation for creativity and technical excellence while helping to define the future of our business as they grow their careers.
We're seeking a flexible and action-oriented engineer with leadership experience to support modeling and simulation tools to support performance requirements analysis over a variety of complex mission architectures in the space air and ground domains.
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:
- You will be part of a team of mission systems analysts that work collaboratively to characterize the mission performance of complex systems architectures using a custom-built tool-suite. Your systems analysis results will guide and/or set architecture system and/or component requirements.
- You will be expected to develop new tools and algorithms for mission systems modeling and data analysis.
- As a team member you will contribute to completion of milestones within specific projects and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
- Giving presentations to peers management and customers will be required.
- Responsibilities may include new business support in the form of proposal writing and/or cost/schedule estimation.
- 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 Education Experience & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required 2 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 ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI.
- Experience with Python programming is required. Training for other packages may be provided as needed.
- A working understanding of signal processing concepts across the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Ability to document analysis results and write reports.
- Effective communication skills.
- Analytic modeling capabilities.
- Ability to support the creation and delivery of analysis presentations to both internal and external customers.
- Ability to contribute to the success of small teams through excellent teamwork.
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
- MS or PhD in Physics Mathematics or a related technical field.
- Experience with space systems and orbital dynamics.
- Solid Python programming skills.
- Independent research experience academic or otherwise.
- Experience with STK and/or AFSIM.
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations local market conditions and internal equity as well as candidate qualifications such as skills education and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems we support our employees in all aspects of their life including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health dental and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program a legal plan and other perks including discounts on things like home auto and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off paid holidays as well as other types of leave including paid parental military bereavement and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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.
Skills Required
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field
- 2 or more years related experience (Master's/PhD may substitute for two years)
- Current active Top Secret security clearance
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI
- Experience with Python programming
- Working understanding of signal processing concepts across the electromagnetic spectrum
- Ability to document analysis results and write technical reports
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Analytic modeling capabilities
- Ability to contribute to and succeed in small teams
- On-site work five days per week at primary work location
- MS or PhD in Physics Mathematics or related technical field
- Experience with space systems and orbital dynamics
- Independent research experience (academic or otherwise)
- Experience with STK and/or AFSIM
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering
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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
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We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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