Job Description

Minimum $15,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.

We're seeking an action-oriented project engineer with intellectual curiosity who is excited to utilize their potential within the System Test Team in support of testing space flight hardware. In this role, you will support the Space Vehicle System Test team by serving as the primary focal point for the management of all Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) used in the testing of space flight hardware.

What You'll Do:

• Project & Lifecycle Management: Develop baseline cost estimates and schedules; actively manage performance, provide updates to forecasts, explain variances, and support the team to meet all cost and schedule commitments specifically within the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) domain.
• Technical Leadership: Manage or support team performance to meet technical requirements by guiding technical discussions, promoting collaboration, and making risk-based decisions.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks and opportunities throughout the EGSE lifecycle.
• EGSE Technical Oversight:
  • Manage software and hardware updates for all program GSE to ensure equipment remains serviceable and compliant with safety, security and ITS requirements.
  • Support the procurement of strategic spare GSE hardware to mitigate risks of failure during testing execution and manage proactive hardware replacements.
  • Coordinate hardware maintenance and upgrades (e.g., UPS battery replacements, mechanical wear-and-tear repairs).
  • Collaborate with production and AI&T teams to ensure all Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) are mission-ready, including reviewing/inspecting equipment prior to use for testing.
  • Facilitate the proof loading, certification, and calibration of all GSE prior to use.
• Information Assurance (IA) & Security Coordination:
  • Partner with program IA to secure approvals for all hardware and software used in sensitive areas.
  • Develop and establish Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for the ingress and egress of hardware requiring calibration or external use from sensitive areas.
• Organizational Integration: Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units (SBU), Strategic Capabilities Units (SCU), and the Company to foster a positive and productive work environment.
• 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.

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 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.
• Proven experience managing technical projects (electrical) from conception to completion.
• Solid understanding of program lifecycles and test processes (defining strategies, plans, and procedures).
• Experience or knowledge of EGSE, including test rack, and other electrical test equipment (Oscilloscope, Multimeters etc.)
• Foundational awareness of Information Assurance (IA) processes.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Desire to work with program as EGSE partner in support of mission success
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, ambitious projects.
• Willingness to learn new functional areas as required, including IA, Supply Chain, Security, ITS, and GSE maintenance.

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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.