Engineer Senior Principal – Systems – Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GN&C)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineering tasks throughout the lifecycle of programs or Research & Development (R&D) projects.
• Develop, understand, and refine requirements for: attitude knowledge and pointing, agility, line-of-sight stability, orbit position knowledge, delta-v accuracy, and payload sun avoidance.
• Provide analyses in the form of released documents: attitude knowledge and pointing budget, orbit determination and trajectory budget, agility analysis, maneuver settling, component selection & placement, emergency mode, dynamics & control system stability.
• Support the development, test and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment and systems as required for GN&C.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.
• 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.

Requirements

This position requires a current, active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph. A desire to learn and ask questions - our culture fosters intellectual curiosity in a highly collaborative environment. Superb writing and presentation skills. Goal-oriented with excellent organizational skills, a team mindset, and capable of coming up to speed quickly on assigned programs.

Qualifications

• A BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Advanced computer application skills, such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and other analytical tools preferred.
• Experience in Guidance, Navigation, Control (GNC), Attitude Determination & Control Subsystem (ADCS), Dynamics & Control Systems, or related space vehicle systems preferred.
• A current, active Top Secret/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance is preferred.

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.