Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate. The selected candidate will be working and interfacing with numerous engineering teams supporting Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).
This position is responsible for:
- Working collaboratively in a team setting with mechanical and electrical team members to develop Strategic Weapons System System Level Test Procedures
- Applying knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validation
- Assisting in the evaluation of technical documentation for system compatibility and potential impacts
- Maintaining Test Program documentation
- Developing a knowledge of the various subsystem that comprise the Strategic Weapons System
- Developing requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques for new emerging test programs
- Supporting on-site testing, data collection and analysis. Tracking and solving test anomalies and preparing test analysis reports
- Preparing charts, diagrams, and reports expressing technical progress and accomplishments measured against specific milestones
- Beginning to develop areas of technical specialization (e.g., Systems Engineering, welding, degaussing, etc.) and maintaining cognizance of scientific and technological developments in the field
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 required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or other related science, engineering or technical degree and at least six years of related/relevant work experience OR at least ten years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree.
Additional skills/experience required:
- Ability to work and communicate well with management, customers, and their contractors - including ability to provide clear and concise presentation/demonstration of advanced technical concepts
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to interpret and follow requirements.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- 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
- Good planning, time management, and organization skills
Preferred Skills and Education- 10+ years of relevant professional experience
- Current D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational Knowledge
- SSBN or SSN Navigation Electronics Technician experience
- SSBN Missile Technician with TRIDENT II SWS/SWSSS deployed experience
- US Navy Submarine Experience
- Working knowledge of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organization
- Experience working within the SSP Test Program
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or Digital Engineering (DE) experience
- Knowledge of CAD/CAM/3D Modeling
