Job Description

Minimum $20,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.

This position is for an experienced power systems engineer who can provide added value to the Electrical Power and Distribution Subsystem (EPDS) team for spacecraft programs throughout the company.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with the EPDS department as part of your core team.
  • Work together with colleagues on tackling complex and challenging tasks.
  • Support spacecraft power system development at each phase of the program lifecycle.
• Own several different spacecraft power system roles as the need arises to include but not limited to:
  • Tasked as the lead Electrical Power Systems engineer working on unique and exciting spacecraft missions to include national defense and civil space.
  • Perform as the Responsible Engineer for EPDS components to include spacecraft battery and/or solar array(s).
  • Development of a new payload interface box.
  • Provide power system sizing & schedule for new business proposals and opportunities.
  • Oversee the procurement(s) of critical spacecraft components with subcontractors that are vital to program success.
  • Contribute toward advancements in power system architectures for new missions.
  • Manage Independent Research and Development (IR&D) advancing new and innovative technological products and solutions.
• Represent the power systems team to the space vehicle program at all levels, ensuring the power system can meet the mission needs.
  • Participate both broadly and deeply in power systems for our space missions.
  • Provide contributions that result in more pictures taken, more planets found, more storms tracked, more intelligence gathered.
• 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 three or more 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.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.
• 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.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Minimum of 4 years direct experience in spacecraft electrical power subsystem engineering or electrical power test or electrical power operations.
• A desire to learn - our culture fosters intellectual curiosity.
• A solid technical foundation - people who flourish behave like owners.
• Effectiveness in small teams with broad responsibilities, with eagerness to work for the success of the team.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
• Solid communication and presentation skills.
• Capability to learn and apply tools to perform solar array, battery, power conversion, and distribution sizing, and performance analysis.

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Preferred Skills and Education

• Detailed knowledge relating to some, or all, of the following:
  • Lithium-ion batteries.
  • Solar arrays.
  • Power control and distribution.
  • Power conversion, regulation, and/or direct energy transfer architectures.
  • Charge control methods and power fault protection.
  • Experience with power simulation tools (e.g., PSPICE, MATLAB, etc.).
  • Experience with defining, developing and delivering space qualified hardware.

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).

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.