Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Modeling and Simulation Engineering Architect for our Rockville, MD office to support a training program. The Modeling and Simulation Engineering Architect will work with a team of engineers, training developers, modeling & simulation experts, and instructors to deliver an integrated technical training solution to the military customer. The position is hybrid and will require at least 3 days per week in the office. The successful candidate will have a combination of modeling and simulation expertise, engineering knowledge, and business strategy experience.

Job Tasks:

• Modeling and Simulation Architecture:
  • Design scalable, secure and cost-effective architecture solutions for the military application of modeling and simulation including: wargaming, training, education, exercises, and planning.
  • Research and recommend modeling and simulation tools and methods
  • Lead the integration and deployment of modeling and simulation tools, and assist in their employment
  • Serve as the resident modeling and simulation expert
• Engineering Management:
  • Lead engineering design and review processes, serving as the Engineering Management resource
  • Develop detailed design and development documentation, including an Engineering Management Plan, and track and maintain progress through a series of design reviews
  • Represent the program in monthly Technical Interface Meetings with the customer
  • Manage requirements and track changes in a master database
  • Maintain a Quality Management System
  • Present solutions to leadership and customers with confidence and credibility. Produce written content that is able to be evaluated, compliant, and compelling.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across business development, capture, engineering and finance.
• Engineering Execution:
  • Oversee software and hardware procurement
  • Drive system integration work involving software and hardware, overseeing all components of this effort
  • Oversee system test planning and system tests; ensure all testing is scheduled and occurs
  • Oversee and review test result reporting, and ensure all necessary documentation and metrics are captured
  • Develop engineering timelines and tracking project progress
  • Oversee system configuration management
  • Oversee the drafting of Technical and Operator Manuals for the continued maintenance and operation of the system
  • Oversee end-user training and technical support
• Business Strategy
  • Contribute to development of business strategy
  • Drive opportunities to expand work beyond current contract
  • Recommend and insert modeling and simulation solutions and methods into new business solutions as appropriate
  • Drive any future proposal efforts as the technical lead for the integrated solution narrative
  • Contribute technical expertise and writing inputs for proposals

Travel:

• This role requires international travel.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or systems engineering
• 10+ years experience in defense/aerospace systems engineering, solution architecture, or technical leadership

Key Skills:

• Certified Solution Architect (formal Shipley Training) or equivalent with key credentials in domain (i.e. AWS/Azure, INCOSE CSEP, DoD enterprise architecture certification)
• Modeling and Simulation for military end-users
• Engineering process management
• Architecture design and development
• Program engineering planning and execution
• High-Level Architecture (HLA) for communications
• Customer and team communications

General Skills:

• Understanding of system integration, system administration, system testing, and configuration management
• Project and schedule planning
• Technical writing
• Briefing development and presentation

Preferred Skills and Education

Master's or PhD degree in engineering, computer science, or systems engineering

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with military customers in wargaming, training, education, exercises, and planning
• Business strategy and proposal writing

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).