Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a Test Development Engineer to join our team as a prime contractor supporting the Navy's Strategic Weapon System (SWS). The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently.
The selected candidate will:
- Work collaboratively with experienced mechanical and electrical engineers to develop SWS System Level Test Procedures
- Apply knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validation
- Develop test requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques to support system integration
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including reports, manuals, and other materials
- Support on-site system-level testing, data collection, data analysis, and documentation
- Track and solve test anomalies and preparing associated test analysis reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement engineering solutions
- As a decades long sole-source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
Required Skills and EducationTypical education and related/relevant work experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or other related science, engineering or technical degree and six years of related/relevant work experience, OR a Master's degree in a technical field and four years of related work experience, OR at least 10 years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree.
Additional skills/experience required:
- A proven track record of technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including management, customers, and external contractors, across various levels of the organizational hierarchy
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and concise presentations on advanced technical concepts
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to interpret and follow requirements
- Excellent interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with colleagues, and customers
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and make sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- Currently possess a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
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.
Preferred Skills and Education- Current D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational Knowledge
- SSBN Missile Technician or Navigation Electronics Technician with TRIDENT II SWS/SWSSS deployed experience
- Working knowledge of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organization
- Experience developing test procedures for verification of complex systems
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or Digital Engineering (DE) experience
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM/3D Modeling
- Experience with configuration management software tools, e.g. Windchill
- Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS software
