Sentinel Enterprise Test Section Lead

Job Description

Job Summary:
BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Enterprise Test Engineer to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next-generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the Sentinel Program. As a valued mission partner, you will lead and manage a team of multi-disciplinary personnel in conducting systems and mission integration activities and analytics supporting the Sentinel Developmental and Operational Test Campaigns.

About the Role:
Join our Integration Support Contract (ISC) team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and contribute to a critical national security program. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a high-priority national security program.

Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Develop test strategies and documents according to DOD and Air Force requirements.
• Support range safety and flight test readiness for the Sentinel program.
• Support ground, full system integration testing, and the Integrated Test Team (ITT).
• Coordinate/interface across multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to define, develop, and integrate the Sentinel Test Programs.
• Drive technical performance with engineering oversight and insight to successfully execute the Sentinel test programs, including technical reviews of data packages, including CDRL deliverables.

Management Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of ISC personnel (a mix of BAE Systems and subcontractor employees).
• Maintain tight alignment with and excellent support of government customer priorities.
• Interact and cooperate with experts from program-aligned UARCs and FFRDCs, and the Prime contractor, as well as other ISC Managers as needed.
• Create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with all levels of management and individual contributors.
• Ability to create and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers.
• Success in leading and developing cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in test engineering, systems integration, and program management.
• Strong understanding of DOD and Air Force requirements and regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

This is a rare opportunity to:

• Join a high-performing team within a large defense company with an extraordinary, positive culture and mission focus.
• Provide direct support to a national security critical weapon system throughout engineering development, deployment, and sustainment.
• Become a trusted mission partner to the innovative, digital engineering-driven Air Force organization.

Apply now to be part of this exciting opportunity!

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering, Computer Science, Software, Mathematics, or Physics.
• 10 years (8 years with Master's degree) of progressive experience in systems integration and engineering.
• At least 7 year of Test experience and 3 years of ICBM Test experience.
• At least 7 years of experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts. Strong leadership skills and a proven record of managing teams/programs, with special emphasis on meeting engineering challenges.
• Knowledge of AFI 99-103 Integrated Test Programs.
• Knowledge of ICBM/SBCM test planning and test conduct.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

DOD acquisitions program experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Digital Engineering or Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) is highly desirable.
Experience with integrating requirements into existing acquisitions lifecycle phases, milestones, and deliverables using systems engineering principles and methodologies is desirable.
Knowledge or experience working with systems engineering tools such as Cameo Enterprise Architecture and Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) is desirable.
Experience with Requirements verification through test, analysis, examination and demonstration.
Experience with Telemetry Systems, Instrumentation, Flight Termination Systems, Integration & Test, Range Safety Requirements (AF-MAN 91-710), Flight Testing.
Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor integrated product team (IPT) leads and USAF leadership personnel.
Technical leadership experience, direction and mentoring to other technical employees in the application of scientific principles, tools and techniques to achieve practical end results.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and meet program commitments in a highly concurrent engineering environment.
Ability to effectively maneuver through political situation and anticipate roadblocks.
Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with ICBM weapon systems, DOD and USAF system safety requirements, or military technology and technical data.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.