Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking experienced AEGIS Operations Test Directors to be part of our dynamic technical team located in Wallops Island VA at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC). The SCSC is located on a barrier island on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and is a tenant of the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. SCSC provides live combat systems suites with platform specific radars and sensors and supports the following functions: combat system lifetime support engineering platform certification operational and technical evaluation combat system training interoperability testing and participates in at-sea exercises. SCSC provides a high-fidelity representative combat system of every ship in the AEGIS Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) fleet today and those planned in the future.
The selected candidate will:
Setup mission events utilizing a daily site element schedule
Coordinate the check-out and installation of computer programs and electronic data
Energize and initialize computers and combat system elements
Establish interface switch paths
Perform system checkout and other site preparations necessary to ensure the readiness of the requested systems and equipment to support a successful mission event
Perform systematic take down at the completion of the mission event
Prepare and initiate comprehensive mission operations reports
Coordinate system level troubleshooting efforts
Function as the primary technical point of contact for SCSC mission customers
Promptly report to the Government the status of mission events systems and equipment.
Required Education Experience & Skills
3 years AEGIS experience
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
CSMM Qualification
3 years AEGIS experience
Bachelors Degree
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339
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 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.
Skills Required
- 3 years AEGIS experience
- CSMM Qualification
- Bachelors Degree
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- Healthcare Strength—Benefits materials highlight multiple medical plan options with FSA/HSA eligibility and a 2024 guide references company HSA contributions. Health coverage breadth is emphasized alongside additional wellbeing resources.
- Retirement Support—A 401(k) savings plan is available with employer contributions or match offered by some business units per plan supplements. Company‑paid basic life insurance at 2x base salary (up to $1M) provides added financial protection.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave can be used in addition to other leave programs with adoption and surrogacy reimbursement available. Feedback suggests bonding leave is available for all parents with additional short‑term disability for birth recovery though specifics vary by business unit and state.
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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.
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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