Space Vehicle Systems Project Engineer I

About the role

In this role you will lead a cross-functional team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements through the entire project lifecycle (concept through hardware delivery) of one or more of the following subsystems: Mechanical, Thermal, ADCS, EPDS, CDH, Telecomm, FSW, Structures, Mechanisms, Simulators, Fault Management, or Propulsion. The position is 70% management and 30% technical.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Space Vehicle, Bus, or subsystem cost account manager and project engineer.
• Develop baseline cost estimates, actively manage cost performance, provide updates to cost estimates, explain variances, and manage the team to meet cost commitments.
• Develop baseline schedules, actively manage schedule performance, provide updates to schedule forecasts, and manage the team to meet schedule milestones.
• Guide technical discussions, promote technical collaboration, and make risk-based decisions to ensure the team meets technical requirements.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work daily with the larger mission, payload, and subsystem teams to assist with procurements, programmatic issues, logistics, and communication.
• Establish and maintain excellent supplier, customer, and program leadership relationships.
• Collaborate with the team to prepare and manage hardware definition and interfaces.
• Perform extensive technical writing, including proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support, and description documents.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, management, and customers.
• Inspire collective success through expert influence and collaborative leadership.
• 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.

Work Environment

• On-site work requiring regular in-person engagement five days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location.
• Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Requirements

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus 6 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education or US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• A solid understanding of all aspects of planning, scheduling, hardware specifications, and interface control.
• Proven expertise in subcontract management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams to achieve strategic goals.
• Strong vision and ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills with a focus on results.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in driving change and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in spacecraft-related Design or Test.
• Previous earned value management experience is highly desired.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 – $200,762. 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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program offering monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.

About the Company

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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. The team continually pioneers ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities.