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Senior Principal Engineer – Electrical Power Systems - $20K Sign On Bonus

BAE Systems, Inc. · Boulder, CO · 1 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$133k–$226k/yrFull-time

About the role

This position is for an experienced power systems engineer who can provide added value to the Electrical Power and Distribution Subsystem (EPDS) team for spacecraft programs throughout the company.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the EPDS department as part of your core team.
  • Work together with colleagues on tackling complex and challenging tasks.
  • Support spacecraft power system development at each phase of the program lifecycle.
  • Own several different spacecraft power system roles as the need arises to include but not limited to:
    • Tasked as the lead Electrical Power Systems engineer working on unique and exciting spacecraft missions to include national defense and civil space.
    • Perform as the Responsible Engineer for EPDS components to include spacecraft battery and/or solar array(s).
    • Develop a new payload interface box.
    • Provide power system sizing & schedule for new business proposals and opportunities.
    • Oversee the procurement(s) of critical spacecraft components with subcontractors that are vital to program success.
    • Contribute toward advancements in power system architectures for new missions.
    • Manage Independent Research and Development (IR&D) advancing new and innovative technological products and solutions.
    • Represent the power systems team to the space vehicle program at all levels, ensuring the power system can meet the mission needs.
    • Participate both broadly and deeply in power systems for our space missions.
    • Provide contributions that result in more pictures taken, more planets found, more storms tracked, more intelligence gathered.
  • 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
  • Minimum of 4 years direct experience in spacecraft electrical power subsystem engineering or electrical power test or electrical power operations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Detail knowledge relating to some, or all, of the following:
    • Lithium-ion batteries.
    • Solar arrays.
    • Power control and distribution.
    • Power conversion, regulation, and/or direct energy transfer architectures.
    • Charge control methods and power fault protection.
    • Experience with power simulation tools (e.g., PSPICE, MATLAB, etc.).
    • Experience with defining, developing and delivering space qualified hardware.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, 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 accounts.
  • A 401(k) savings plan.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Legal plan.
  • Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
  • Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
  • Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions.

As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.

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. Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

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