Engineer Senior - Mission Integration and Test Systems

Job Description

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:

• Support mission-level test activities. These tests include but not limited to early data exchanges, risk-reduction activities, end-to-end data verification, space to ground compatibility, factory compatibility, multi-segment and multi-system testing.

• Develop, coordinate, implement and execute the Mission Integration and Test Plans, Mission-level Test Procedures, and Test Reports

• Work across multiple Integrated Product Teams in a collaborative environment to ensure successful Mission Integration and Test activities such as:

• Ensuring all simulators are functional.

• Identifying and coordinating Ground Support Equipment.

• Identifying and establishing Network interfaces.

• Ensuring System capabilities are compatible and delivered.

• Identifying and coordinating Critical System resources.

• Ensuring System is deployed and configured appropriately.

• Provide planning and execution of continuous Mission Integration and Test activities post-launch due to anomaly resolution, space vehicle software updates, ground system updates, discrepancy reports, regression testing, and operations updates.

• Develop, release, and maintain the Program relevant ICDs and support External System ICD definition and coordination.

• Provide support for operations and launch rehearsal development and execution.

• Provide support to development of the mission CONOPS and functional baseline.

• Provide support to define simulator requirements, CONOPS, and use-cases to support the Program and Mission Integration & Test activities.

• Provide support to develop mission level requirements traceability and verification approaches.

• 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 4 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 Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.

• Experience developing mission level test plans and supporting execution.

• Experience developing mission level ICDs.

• Proven technical experience and familiarity with mission systems integration.

• Experience in either mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems and payload systems.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience supporting system/mission level integration and testing.

• Experience in MBSE, Linux OS, JIRA, Confluence, Jama, and large program test management.

• Experience in CI/CD, Agile Development, Test Automation and Cloud Based Systems.

• Experience with launch events and early orbit operations following into mission operations.

• Solid interpersonal skills, ability to effectively lead group discussions, ability to set priorities and delegate as required to meet all objectives.

• Highly desired skills:

• Test scripting knowledge (Python, Java).

• Test Procedure development and execution.

• General spacecraft operations knowledge.

• General ground system operations knowledge

• General ground terminal/communications knowledge..

• General simulator operations knowledge.

• Hands-on and detailed oriented.

Pay Information

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.

Engineer Senior - Mission Integration and Test Systems

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