BAE Systems

Project Eng Assoc

BAE Systems$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or related field
  • 4+ years of related experience; higher degrees can substitute for experience
  • Proven project management experience in electrical systems
  • Solid understanding of program lifecycles and testing processes
  • Knowledge of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and related tools
  • Foundational awareness of Information Assurance (IA)
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills
  • High attention to detail with complex project management

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage baseline cost estimates and schedules for EGSE projects
  • Lead technical discussions and guide team performance
  • Identify and mitigate risks throughout the EGSE lifecycle
  • Oversee software and hardware updates to ensure compliance
  • Coordinate hardware maintenance and manage spare GSE procurement
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure mission-readiness of EGSE
  • Establish effective relationships across departments and units

Benefits

  • On-site work environment fosters team engagement
  • Varied working conditions from office to cleanroom and labs
  • Potential for cross-campus travel
  • Opportunity to work in a critical field supporting space flight hardware
  • High emphasis on collaboration and positive work culture
Full Job Description
Job Description

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..
  • 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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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

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.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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