Engineer Senior Principal - Systems

• Provide systems engineering leadership technical guidance and direction to technical teams from development through operational delivery of space systems.
• Interface with and support the program management office and Chief Systems Engineer.
• Support the development and execution of Concepts of Operations that support customer mission objectives and align with program technical solutions identifying gaps and opportunities in the deployment process.
• Drive the development and execution of design trade studies.
• Own the technical risk and mitigation plans for the mission.
• Lead and/or support program or engineering technical reviews FRBs Tiger Teams and investigations as needed.
• Mentor systems engineers assigned to the program and others in Mission Systems.
• Prepare and give technical presentations to customers management and peers.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• A current active Top Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
• Customer Relationships: Extensive knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas. Knowledge/experience working with critical customer base established relationships with key personnel within customer community.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in relevant business environments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and analyzing mission concepts including space launch and ground components.
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of hardware program execution including early planning design reviews manufacture assembly integration test sell-off and on-orbit mission operation.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes including requirements development concept of operations requirement allocation change management verification and validation.
• Superb presentation skills with documented presentation experience to senior decision making and technical audiences.

• Experience with space and ground system integration is preferred.
• Experience with supplier subcontractor or other acquisition expertise is preferred.

What We Do

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.

Why Work With Us

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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