Project Engineer I - Mechanical

Job Description
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

As a Project Engineer I at BAE Systems SMS, you have significant responsibility and opportunity to contribute directly to the success of our programs. You will be accountable for managing and delivering a defined scope of work meeting all requirements within cost and schedule commitments. You will lead your team through all program phases, guiding technical discussions, technical collaboration, and making risk-based decisions.

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:

• Lead hardware development teams to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements from concept through hardware delivery of one or more of the following subsystems
  • Spacecraft Structures
  • Mechanisms
  • Payload Structures
  • Antennas and RF Electronics
  • Mechanical Ground Support Equipment
• Generate baseline cost estimates, establish metrics and track performance (earned value) on a recurring basis and provide updates to cost estimate and explanations on variances on a monthly cadence.
• Develop detailed development/build schedules and manage team activities to meet hardware delivery milestones.
• Proactively interact across the organization and Programs to prevent surprises, manage change control and identify/mitigate risks & opportunities.
• Technical management of subcontracts.
• Post design sustaining engineering.
• 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 five 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 6 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.
• A current, active DoD Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute engineering risk reduction testing and qualification testing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience of mechanical engineering design activities and management skills to set direction, prioritize, and enforce accountability.
• Experience successfully identifying and deploying process/product improvements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills that result in effective decision making and priority setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop cost estimates, schedules and develop/report earned value.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or equivalent Engineering.
• Design, production and project management experience.
• Prior participation in written and/or oral proposal activities for NASA and/or DOD programs.
• DoD Top Secret clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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 the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. 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.

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.