Job Description

The Role
In this role, you will serve as an integral part of the LGM-35A Sentinel Booster Branch within the Flight Systems IPT. Flight Systems plays a critical role within the Sentinel program, focusing on evaluating the design of solid rocket motors, guidance, navigation and control equipment, post-boost liquid propulsion systems, reentry vehicles, and support equipment. BAE Systems is seeking a dynamic and exceptional aerospace/mechanical engineer to support the Booster Branch. As an engineer within this team, you will play a crucial role in providing guidance and oversight throughout the lifecycle of the acquisition process, from planning, development, testing, implementation, delivery, and sustainment. The Booster Branch collaborates closely with the customer and prime contractor to ensure meticulous alignment with project requirements throughout the design and development phases. The ideal candidate will forge strong partnerships with both our customers and our dedicated team of engineers and project managers. With this team, you will pioneer innovation, conduct risk assessments, assess technical suitability, thoroughly evaluate schedule impacts, and orchestrate activities towards achieving success of the Propulsion Systems.
Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and oversight throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Participate in reviews of technical and programmatic briefings and reports.
• Support Integration and Test (I&T) activities.
• Develop and review MBSE architecture products.
• Present data and reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the customer and internal teams.
• Participate in the development of complex systems integration, requirement flow, requirement verification, and interface definition.

Who You Are
An experienced Systems or Aerospace/Mechanical Engineer ready to contribute in a fast-paced environment. You must possess high energy and be comfortable working with changing priorities. A sample of traits required:

• You are a collaborator/leader, love working with a team, and give/receive input effectively.
• You constantly ask questions and love learning.
• You are customer-oriented and always try to anticipate customer needs and work to exceed expectations.
• You accept the customer may not chose the course of action you provide.
• You are detail-oriented and live for deep dives.
• You are team-oriented and are more interested in getting the job done right than who gets the credit.

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Required Skills and Education

• An accredited Bachelor or Master of Science in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering (preferred), Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field.
• The ability to achieve and maintain a US DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be eligible for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• 7 years of experience in an engineering role (5 years with master's degree), with direct exposure to solid rocket motors or aerospace vehicle propulsion.
• Familiarity with solid rocket motor design, production and testing including flight testing.
• Familiarity with Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis including development and assessment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives and implement solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Possess a willingness to learn while also sharing your current knowledge/skills.
• Values innovative approaches, brainstorming and changing the status quo.
• Possesses both strategic thinking skills and tactical execution skills.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate project status, updates, and key decisions to stakeholders through presentations, meeting, or reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration, to foster teamwork and build positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Experience with engineering/MBSE modeling tools, e.g., DOORS, SysML, MATLAB, Cameo, Jira.
• ICBM Weapon System experience.
• Experience with DoD acquisition programs.

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).