Engineer Senior Principal - Mission Integration - $10K Sign-On Bonus

About the role

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit is dedicated to delivering high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning, and strong execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop, release, and maintain the SV to ground ICD and all ICDs with external interfaces.
• Provide support to development of the mission CONOPS and functional baseline.
• Define simulator requirements and use-cases to support Collection Segment and Mission Integration & Test activities.
• Work closely with the verification lead to develop the mission level verification plan.
• Develop and/or implement the Mission Test Plan and Mission-level Test Procedures.
• Ensure all simulator, Ground Support Equipment, network interfaces and other resources are identified and in place to support mission level testing.
• Lead mission-level test activities, including early data exchanges, risk-reduction activities, end-to-end data verification, space to ground compatibility, factory compatibility, and multi-segment testing.
• Support operations and launch rehearsal development and execution.
• Plan and execute continuous Mission System Integration and Test activities post-launch due to issue resolution, software updates, ground system updates, discrepancy reports, regression testing, and operations updates.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, with 8 or more years of related experience.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.
• Experience developing mission level ICDs.
• Experience developing mission level test plans and supporting execution.
• Proven technical leadership experience and familiarity with mission systems integration.
• Experience in either mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems, and payload systems.

Preferred

• Experience supporting launch vehicle integration process at launch site.
• Experience in MBSE, Linux OS, JIRA, and large program test management.
• Proven success as a technical team lead.
• Experience with mission operations.
• Solid interpersonal skills, ability to lead group discussions, and set priorities.
• Highly desired skills: Python scripting knowledge, procedure development and execution, verification of ROPs using python/sim operations, general spacecraft operations knowledge, general simulator operations knowledge, hands-on and detailed oriented experience with mission operations, experience with mission integration and test, pre- and post-launch.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program.
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities.