Job DescriptionWhat You'll Do:
- End-to-End Stewardship: Provide authoritative technical guidance and direction to multidisciplinary teams throughout the entire lifecycle, from initial conceptualization to final operational delivery of space systems.
- Operational Design: Champion the development and execution of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) that align with customer mission objectives and identify critical gaps in the deployment process.
- Design Authority: Drive the execution of complex design trade studies, ensuring that all technical solutions are optimized for the mission and scalable for the future.
- Risk Management: Own the technical risk profile for the mission, developing and executing robust mitigation plans to ensure program success.
- Technical Governance: Lead and steer critical technical reviews, Flight Readiness Boards (FRBs), and high-priority "Tiger Teams" to resolve complex system bottlenecks.
- Executive & Customer Diplomacy:
- Strategic Interface: Serve as a primary technical point of contact for government customers and BAE Systems executives, translating complex technical challenges into actionable strategic insights.
- Executive Influence: Partner with the Program Management Office and the Chief Systems Engineer to align technical execution with corporate and customer priorities.
- High-Stakes Communication: Prepare and deliver high-level technical briefings and strategic recommendations to senior government officials and executive leadership.
- Organizational Mentorship & Growth:
- Technical Stewardship: Mentor and coach senior and mid-level engineers, elevating the collective technical capability of the Mission Systems organization.
- Process Innovation: Establish best-in-class systems engineering standards that ensure the delivery of high-impact, discriminating technologies.
- 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.
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 Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
- Technical Mastery:
- Mission Concept Development: Proven expertise in developing and analyzing comprehensive mission concepts, with a specific focus on the integration of space, launch, and ground segments.
- Full-Lifecycle Hardware Execution: Demonstrated mastery of all phases of hardware program execution, from initial planning and design reviews through manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, and final on-orbit mission operations.
- Systems Engineering Process: Deep proficiency in the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle, including:
- Requirement derivation, allocation, and management.
- Development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS).
- Rigorous Change Management.
- Verification & Validation (V&V).
- Digital Engineering: Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with hands-on experience utilizing Cameo and Jama
- Strategic Leadership & Influence:
- Customer Stewardship: Extensive knowledge of mission sets and core technology areas, with a proven track record of maintaining established relationships with key personnel within the critical customer community.
- Technical Orchestration: Demonstrated experience leading and synchronizing multidisciplinary teams within complex business environments to achieve high-impact project milestones.
- Executive Communication: Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with documented experience delivering technical briefings and strategic recommendations to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.
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Preferred Skills and Education- Current active TS/SCI clearance.
- An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated expertise in the seamless integration of space and ground segments.
- Strategic experience in acquisition management, including the technical oversight of suppliers and subcontractors.
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.
