AEGIS System Engineer I

BAE Systems is seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join the Engineering Support Services (ESS) project, providing critical systems engineering, integration, and testing support for the United States Navy's AEGIS Weapon System. AEGIS is the premier computer suite for detecting and tracking, directing sensors, and putting weapons on target. The candidate will support a diverse team of engineers, technologists, and veterans working to perfect a complex computer system vital to the Navy and their partners. This position is located in Mount Laurel, NJ.

About the role

The candidate's primary role will involve support of the U.S. Navy AEGIS TECHREP customer in various technical aspects involving the integration of the AEGIS Weapon System with Ballistic Missile Defense functionality in an AEGIS Combat System environment. Responsibilities include:

• Review technical documents and engage in specification requirement reviews to ensure accuracy and applicability.
• At a product level: participate, witness, and assess tests conducted by the program developer, ESS Test & Evaluation team, and/or other Government agencies, often working alongside the U.S. Navy AEGIS TECHREP customer.
• Conduct Readiness test development, implementation, and execution in Combat Computer System Test Environments.
• Perform test data analysis, document observed test anomalies and deficiencies, and track problem resolutions.
• Support meetings with various stakeholders and generate summaries and/or full reports for delivery to the customer.

Candidate must possess excellent oral and written skills and be able to work independently when required. Flexibility is needed to support short notice tasking. Generally, work hours are standard, but some second and/or third shift hours will be required. Little to no travel is expected, but willingness to travel in support of emergent customer needs is required.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field is required.
• Excellent oral and written skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently when necessary.
• Must possess U.S. Citizenship and be eligible for a SECRET security clearance through the Department of Defense.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the following software: Microsoft Office, Jazz Engineering Lifecycle Management, Jira, Confluence, Rational ClearQuest/Rational DOORS.
• Technical writing and experience reporting to a customer.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $64,926 – $110,374. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

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.
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage, and defeat threats, inspiring us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.