Engineer Senior Principal – Mission Systems Integration

Job Description

• Develop and implement the Mission-level Test Plan and Test Procedures.
• Ensure all simulator, Ground Support Equipment (GSE)/Special Test Equipment (STE), network interfaces and other resources are identified and in place to support mission level testing.
• Lead 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, and multi-segment testing.
• Provide support for operations and launch rehearsal development and execution.
• Provide planning and execution of continuous Mission System Integration and Test activities post-launch due to issue resolution, space vehicle software updates, ground system updates, and operations updates.
• Support Discrepancy Report Review Board (DRRB) and Content Review Board (CRB), interface with the customer, help manage flight software and command and control element (CCE) releases as well as mission operations and factory products, coordinate DR and build management across all levels of the organization.
• Develop, release, and maintain the space to ground ICD and all ICDs with external interfaces.
• Provide support to development of the mission CONOPS and functional baseline.
• Define simulator requirements and use-cases to support Collection Segment and Mission Integration & Test activities.
• Work closely with the verification lead to develop the mission level verification plan.
• 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 to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field plus 8 years of experience.
    • Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related 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.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Proven technical leadership experience and familiarity with mission systems integration.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• • Experience in MBSE, Linux OS, JIRA, and large program test management.
  • Background in EVM or CAM.
  • Experience in either mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems and payload systems.
  • Proven success as a technical team lead.
  • Experience with mission operations.
  • Solid interpersonal skills, ability to effectively lead group discussions, ability to set priorities and delegate as required to meet all objectives.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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.

Salary : $130,355 - $221,603