System Test Engineer

BAE Systems is seeking a full-time Engineer to join our Weapon System Test team supporting the COLUMBIA/Dreadnought and US TRIDENT/UK Vanguard Submarine Strategic Weapon System (SWS) programs. The selected candidate will be working and interfacing with numerous engineering teams supporting Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

II. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Duties and responsibilities which occupy a major portion of time and importance to the job. Incumbent(s) perform one or more of the following duties.)

1. Working collaboratively in a team setting with mechanical and electrical team members to develop SWS System Level Test Procedures
2. Applying knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validation
3. Assisting in the evaluation of technical documentation for system compatibility and potential impacts
4. Maintaining Test Program documentation
5. Developing a knowledge of the various subsystem that comprise the Strategic Weapons System
6. Developing requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques for new emerging test programs
7. Supporting on-site testing, data collection and analysis. Tracking and solving test anomalies and preparing test analysis reports
8. Preparing charts, diagrams, and reports expressing technical progress and accomplishments measured against specific milestones
9. Beginning to develop areas of technical specialization (e.g., Systems Engineering, welding, degaussing, etc.) and maintaining cognizance of scientific and technological developments in the field

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited engineering program and four years of relevant experience or six plus years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience in Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering, design, fabrication, interface definition, systems integration, and/or requirements verification / system testing
• Proficient with the MS Office Suite
• Ability to work independently in developing creative solutions
• Ability to work and communicate well with management, customers, and other contractors including ability to provide clear and concise presentation/demonstration of advanced technical concepts
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Demonstrated time management, task tracking, organizational skills, and ability to interpret and follow requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4-7 years of relevant professional experience
• Current D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational Knowledge
• SSBN Missile Technician with TRIDENT II SWS/SWSSS deployed experience
• SSBN or SSN Navigation Electronics Technician (NAV ET) experience
• Working knowledge of SSP
• Experience working within the SSP Test Program
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or Digital Engineering (DE) experience
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM/3D Modeling
• Experience with Systems Engineering principles including requirements development, allocation, and analysis
• Experience developing test procedures for verification of complex systems
• Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS software
• Experience in Simulation Modeling and Analysis

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.

Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy. As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team. BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc. BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.