Engineer II - Materials and Process Laboratory

Job Description

We believe a career should be filled with innovation, technical challenges, and hands-on involvement supporting next-generation technologies. That is exactly what you will find within the Materials & Process Engineering organization. As part of our team, you will work alongside a group of engineers and laboratory professionals.

We are seeking a motivated Engineer II to support our contamination lab. This role will perform analytical testing, material evaluation, failure investigations, laboratory process development, and general lab operations.

This position is ideal for an individual with prior lab experience in chemical analytical testing, pharmaceuticals, environmental testing or other regulated technical environments who prefers hands-on technical work and problem solving. A successful candidate will have proven leadership skills that can be utilized to develop into a technical lead role within the lab hired.

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:

• Perform quantitative molecular and particulate contamination analysis and identification.
• Conduct contamination sampling on flight hardware within cleanroom and laboratory environments.
• Operate and support analytical instrumentation including FTIR and automated particle counting devices.
• Interpret analytical data and assist in identifying contamination sources, cleaning methods, and material suitability.
• Support investigative failure analysis activities using physical and chemical characterization methods.
• Author and revise laboratory procedures, validation reports, engineering report, and other technical documentation.
• Support onboarding, qualification, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab instrumentation and equipment.
• Read, interpret, and execute technical procedures and specifications; maintain accurate electronic build records and logs in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Implement EHS processes and procedures, recognize safety hazards, including hazardous materials.
• Work safely with chemicals, cryogenics, adhesives, lab instruments, hand tools, and power tools in laboratory, cleanroom, machine shop, and production environments.
• Accurately document and complete assignments in timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to lab capability, efficiency, and data quality.
• Provide guidance, training, and task coordination for junior technicians/engineers as assigned.
• Travel locally between campuses as required (Westminster, Boulder, Broomfield); Perform temporary and permanent duties at these locations as needed.
• Ability to travel to vendor locations on an as-needed basis, including occasional short-notice and unpredictable travel.
• Perform and support analysis in other laboratories including thermal testing, utilizing TGA, DSX, TMA, DMA, etc.
• Operate and support other analytical instrumentation, including but not limited to GCMS, SEM/EDS, XRF, etc.
• Support electrostatic discharge testing and compliance.
• Environmental tests including vacuum, thermal cycling, elevated, and cryogenic temperature testing.
• Mix, blend, apply, cure, and test adhesives, lubricants, and other specialized materials.
• Conduct mechanical property testing at ambient, elevated, and cryogenic temperatures.
• Support the long-term development of the contamination lab, including future opportunities for increased technical and team leadership responsibilities.
• 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 2 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.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Proven interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with chemicals and equipment used in a chemical and physical testing laboratory.
• Basic computer proficiency for data entry, documentation, and instrument controls.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in fast paced environment.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

As this position requires operating a company vehicle, an offer and subsequent employment are contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid US driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record review.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS or higher in Chemistry or related engineering technical field plus 2 or more years of related experience in a physical or chemical testing laboratory is preferred.
• Experience conducting analytical chemistry testing in pharmaceutical, environmental, industrial, materials, or similar laboratory settings.
• Experience planning, leading, or supporting laboratory investigations and root-cause/failure analyses.
• Demonstrated creativity and critical-thinking skills in troubleshooting complex technical problems and failure investigations.
• Experience with laboratory quality systems, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation.
• Experience operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation.
• Experience mentoring junior staff, technicians, or interns.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.