BAE Systems, Inc.
Systems Engineering and Integration Support - Weapons System Modernization
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Support modernization, software rehosting, integration, testing, and deployment of naval weapons systems. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, architecture and interface assessments, test planning and execution, procedure development, data analysis, problem resolution, technical reviews, customer coordination, and lifecycle support. The role requires collaboration with internal and external engineering teams and occasional travel for shipboard or land-based testing and program meetings.
Job Description
Are you willing to learn and collaborate with an expansive team of talented system and software engineers on the modernization of hardware and migration of software on Korean Navy Destroyers and other USN supported FMS programs? If so, come join BAE as a system engineer.
This position is for an individual who will be a part of an integrated program team working a naval defense system for weapons control.
The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, and make value added assessments.
The candidate will support program performance development and problem resolution, potential interface design changes, and various test phases that include test planning, test procedure development, test conduct, and data/test results analysis. The focus is on delivering the system and its rehosted software through the development lifecycle of the weapon system program and follow-on execution in a field deployment environment.
The candidate must be able to communicate with diverse sets of external and internal engineers and support staff to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from concept to implementation and test. Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing and programmatic meetings
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • B.S. degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years systems engineering experience, OR• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of design / test experience with combat/weapon systems• Product development experience with requirement analysis, architecture, system design, or integration and test• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Participation in peer reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer meetings• Must be able to support US and foreign travel• Able to obtain a DOD SECRET level security clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • M.S. degree in a STEM discipline • Experience in weapon systems technology related to Anti Air Warfare Systems... particularly the STANDARD Missile family of systems• Experience with conducting and supporting test events at Land-Based Test Sites and onboard ship.• Experience in collaborative system design Lifecycle development, including development and/or review of system designs, software, components, subsystem requirements and operational concepts• Experience deriving, decomposing, and allocating performance requirements for traceability• Experience in the development and review of test/analysis plans and test procedures• Experience with presenting findings at design reviews internally or with customers• Identify Performance Measures to test, conduct testing and perform analysis (eg. Rehost, integration, verification & validation, regression tests)• Support in development or modification of external and internal interface definitions• Participation in trade studies, technical reviews and customer meetings• Experience leading small teams• Active DOD SECRET level security clearance
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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, 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. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.
Are you willing to learn and collaborate with an expansive team of talented system and software engineers on the modernization of hardware and migration of software on Korean Navy Destroyers and other USN supported FMS programs? If so, come join BAE as a system engineer.
This position is for an individual who will be a part of an integrated program team working a naval defense system for weapons control.
The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, and make value added assessments.
The candidate will support program performance development and problem resolution, potential interface design changes, and various test phases that include test planning, test procedure development, test conduct, and data/test results analysis. The focus is on delivering the system and its rehosted software through the development lifecycle of the weapon system program and follow-on execution in a field deployment environment.
The candidate must be able to communicate with diverse sets of external and internal engineers and support staff to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from concept to implementation and test. Occasional travel will be required to various facilities to participate in system testing and programmatic meetings
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • B.S. degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years systems engineering experience, OR• In lieu of degree, 10+ years of design / test experience with combat/weapon systems• Product development experience with requirement analysis, architecture, system design, or integration and test• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Participation in peer reviews, technical interchange meetings, and customer meetings• Must be able to support US and foreign travel• Able to obtain a DOD SECRET level security clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • M.S. degree in a STEM discipline • Experience in weapon systems technology related to Anti Air Warfare Systems... particularly the STANDARD Missile family of systems• Experience with conducting and supporting test events at Land-Based Test Sites and onboard ship.• Experience in collaborative system design Lifecycle development, including development and/or review of system designs, software, components, subsystem requirements and operational concepts• Experience deriving, decomposing, and allocating performance requirements for traceability• Experience in the development and review of test/analysis plans and test procedures• Experience with presenting findings at design reviews internally or with customers• Identify Performance Measures to test, conduct testing and perform analysis (eg. Rehost, integration, verification & validation, regression tests)• Support in development or modification of external and internal interface definitions• Participation in trade studies, technical reviews and customer meetings• Experience leading small teams• Active DOD SECRET level security clearance
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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, 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. That's BAE Systems. That's Inspired Work. Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Gender Expression. To see Inspired Work in action, visit www.baesystems.com and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/baesystemsintel.
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