Project Engineer I Command and Data Handling

Job description

**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:**

+ Communicate and collaborate with program managers and systems engineers to accomplish mission objectives for command and data handling (avionics) subsystems on space vehicles
+ Provide subsystem-level control account execution oversight to multiple projects within civil and defense space portfolios
+ Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships for avionics subsystems, assemblies, subassemblies, and components.
+ With technical and supply chain support, manage sub vendor performance to ensure the delivery of conforming hardware to be integrated as a communications subsystem.
+ Support new business development/proposals by leveraging heritage cost and schedule information for similar applications, and leading trade efforts to consider new applications
+ Technical and programmatic writing (Contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, status reports, analysis support and description documents).
+ Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers regarding plans; subsystem design, development, risks, and opportunities; and status against established performance metrics
+ 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.
+ High level of leadership and management skills to set direction, create goals in alignment with business requirements and timelines, prioritize operational and project tasks, and enforce accountability.
+ Solid customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skill.
+ Solid critical thinking skills that result in effective decision making and priority setting.
+ Drive for results and executional excellence.
+ Team building skills with a player/coach mindset.

#LI-AP1
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.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Space hardware experience.
+ Electronics hardware experience.

**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.

**Project Engineer I - Command and Data Handling**

**116767BR**

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minorities .

females .

veterans .

individuals with disabilities .

sexual orientation .

gender identity .

gender expression

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