Job Description

The propulsion group at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) sector is looking for a collaborative, team-centric engineer to join our team. The propulsion group is responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of satellite propulsion systems. As a member of our group you would be working with a close-knit team, who together would solve challenging and rewarding complex fluid dynamics problems and carrying those concepts through a rigorous assembly, integration and test campaign. This position offers the opportunity to work in a wide variety of engineering disciplines, gaining a deep understanding of not only propulsion systems, but also the process of delivering reliable and innovative products that provide benefit on a global scale.

What You'll Do:

The propulsion group strives to provide ample opportunity for each team member to gain knowledge and experience in all aspects (i.e. analysis, component management, assembly management, test coordination) of the delivery of a propulsion system.

Responsibilities include:

• Participation in the development of propulsion solutions and architectures, with a focus on execution of analyses for satellite propulsion systems, including but not limited to
  • Orbit dynamics
  • Delta-v budget generation
  • Surge/Waterhammer estimation
  • Plume impingement modeling
  • Fluid flow modeling
  • Propellant budget 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 Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• 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.
• Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team with the expectation of being able to perform detailed design, analysis and/or test activities as needed to supplement said team.
• Effective in small team-work environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.
• Knowledge of a wide range of propulsion system type.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

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.