Systems Engineering Lead - THAAD Portfolio

Systems Engineering Lead - Thaad Portfolio

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics, from providing the latest in missile seeker innovations to autonomous smart munitions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us. BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the next phase of development for our THAAD Missile Seeker program.

In this position, the systems engineering lead will be responsible for all aspects of the systems engineering life cycle as we move to support our customer community’s requirements for system upgrades to the existing THAAD Missile Seeker. Over the next several years, the portfolio will eliminate current obsolescence issues, bring new technology to the missile seeker, and implement the next generation of capability to the warfighters. The SE Lead role will also require interface to BAE Subcontracts, other Engineering disciplines, and suppliers for the system as this new technology is introduced to the product. The ideal candidate will lead the systems engineering team through two parallel development efforts - one that will gradually expand the existing baseline of the missile seeker, and a second development effort that will qualify an entirely new configuration of THAAD Missile Seeker hardware and software. In addition, the SE Lead will be expected to learn and grow their technical knowledge in becoming a Subject Matter Expert in the product. This role requires the candidate to be an outgoing, well-connected self-starter with a desire to grow the organization.

Our engineers are members of cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams focused on developing cost-effective systems that meet the needs of our customers. Candidates should be comfortable working with teams of all sizes and enjoy a mix of creative design work, mentoring the next generation of proteges, developing White Papers, presenting internally and externally, and leading test events. At BAE Systems, cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our engineering organization, which means we are looking for team players who have demonstrated experience working successfully in group settings and will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience throughout the entire systems engineering life cycle - i.e. the systems engineering ‘VEE’.
• Experience with subcontractor interface, along with integration activities.
• Experience with leading a formal qualification effort to include software performance qualification, EMI/EMC testing, along with Environmental Qualification testing.
• Experience as a Control/Cost Account Manager, and fluency in the Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Operations Research, or Computer Science.
• A Secret Clearance is required for this position.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Ability to identify potential risk areas, develop plans / recommendations for risk mitigation.
• Experience with missile systems and guided projectiles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, senior leadership, and other functional disciplines such as Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, along with Project Management Officers.
• Ability to understand CONOPS for missile systems.
• Experience with parts management activities and overall material process.
• Master’s degree in engineering discipline, preferably Systems Engineering.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330. 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.