Engineer Senior Principal – Systems Test, Space Vehicle Assembly, Test and Launch Operations (AI&T / ATLO)

About the role

We're seeking an action-oriented engineer with intellectual curiosity who is excited to put their potential to use testing space flight hardware. The position will be as part of a spacecraft / space vehicle test team as a test lead, with a focus on testing execution of flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Work in fast-paced team environments assisting in the integration and testing of spacecraft hardware.
• Work in cleanroom and lab environments to verify hardware meets requirements and characterize/calibrate its performance.
• Leverage and grow a detailed understanding of spacecraft systems, subsystems, space vehicles, and launch operations.
• Write, review, and update proposal responses and study reports with a focus on AI&T for spacecraft buses and integrated space vehicles.
• Define program integration and test approach and generate AI&T flows.
• Identify GSE, facilities, and equipment required for AI&T and launch operations.
• Provide cost and schedule estimates for spacecraft assembly, integration, test, and launch operations.
• Evaluate contractual documents and requirements for AI&T impact.
• Identify creative solutions to reduce cost, schedule, and risk for AI&T.
• Make defendable decisions and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Lead a high-performing team of engineers and technicians.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive technical vision for AI&T.
• Establish and track key performance metrics.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• 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.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Experience in the testing of spacecraft, space vehicles, and their related components and systems.
• Experience in spacecraft RF testing, performing end-to-end validation of the RF system.
• Experience with spacecraft command and control systems, simulators, software test benches and other electrical ground support equipment.
• Experience with software in support of testing.
• Experience and interest in cost and schedule estimation activities and proposal efforts and / or IRAD activities.
• Presentation and communication skills.
• Attention to detail while appreciating the bigger picture of the complex and ambitious projects that we take on at BAE Systems SMS.
• Proficient in MS Office tools and have computer skills.