Systems Engineer Senior - Plm/mbse SE Leadership

Systems Engineer

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. That is exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) in the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit. We are looking for a Systems Engineer to add their skills to our team supporting internal development and MBSE implementation efforts for the Space and Mission Systems sector. This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you'll not only work on important projects, but help advance the digital connectivity of our engineering data, tools and processes. A successful candidate is creative, flexible, and comfortable handling diverse and sometimes conflicting priorities. 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.

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership to a team of systems engineers to define, implement, and operate complex systems which include missions, spacecraft, instruments, software and ground systems.
• Support the proper allocation, traceability, and verification of requirements at all levels through the lifecycle of the program.
• Collaborate with enterprise PLM tool transition team, representing the interests of the systems engineering community.
• Use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for architecture to requirements traceability, behavior decomposition, and interface development.
• Interact with multiple subject matter experts to develop performance allocation analysis and verification artifacts.
• Support program Risk & Opportunity Management and ERB processes.
• Lead SE teams in the implementation and execution of MBSE practices
• Support expectations, preparations, and delivery for major gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PSR).
• Develop and review guidance and training materials related to architecture modeling, tool usage, processes, data governance, assumptions, and limitations. Coordinate amongst practitioners to share best practices, establish consistent system model infrastructure.
• Mentor other system engineers assigned to the team.
• 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.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree 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 which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experience utilizing SysML and/or UAF model authoring tools and associated model management capabilities (familiarity with Cameo/MagicDraw, Enterprise Architect, or Rational Rhapsody, e.g.)
• Experience using requirements database tools (Jama, Cameo Requirements Modeler, e.g.)
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including architecture development, behavior decomposition, requirements development and allocation, change management, verification and validation – a self-starter that will own this activity.
• Excellent presentation skills with experience presenting to senior decision-making and technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including meeting schedule and performance goals.
• Experience developing scripts to automate processes (Python, etc.)
• Experience translating customer needs and objectives into capability requirements and soliciting feedback
• Understanding of the traditional systems engineering lifecycle, phases, processes, inputs/outputs, artifact

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• OMG Systems Modeling Language (SysML) Certification (preferred; or experience applying each language construct on complex, multi-user projects)
• Related experience in either mission systems, spacecraft systems, ground systems or payloads is preferred.
• Customer Knowledge: knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas and knowledge/experience working with critical customer base is preferred.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914 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: 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.

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. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. 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. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.