Engineer 1 – Space Vehicle Avionics

BAE Systems; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking an Engineer to join the Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem team for Civil Space and National Defense bus programs. You will help design, architect, and deliver avionics subsystems while collaborating with the larger ESA team on architecture, verification, and technical writing.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment with on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• Higher-degree (MS/PhD) may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Coursework or extracurricular activity in aerospace fields is preferred.
• Experience in electronics, avionics, or computer networking definition is expected.
• Strong communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as part of the Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem on Civil Space and National Defense bus programs.
• Work with spacecraft networking team on internal space vehicle networking and satellite constellations.
• Define, implement, and verify subsystem architecture and interfaces.
• Generate verification and validation plans; coordinate with Integration and Test teams.
• Produce technical documentation and interface definitions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, customers, and management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Curiosity/learning

Education

BS in Engineering

MS/PhD substituted for experience

Tools

RS-422

SpaceWire

TCP/IP

CCSDS

Job description

Job Description

This role is for an engineer to join the Command and Data Handling subsystem team. As a critical member of the broader systems engineering team, you’ll work to design, architect and deliver the avionics subsystem to various satellite bus programs.

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:

• Serve as part of the Command and Data Handling (C&DH) subsystem on Civil Space and National Defense bus programs, responsible for delivering a C&DH subsystem that meets program technical, cost and schedule requirements.

• Work as part of the spacecraft networking team, responsible for internal space vehicle networking and as part of a constellation of satellites.

• Work daily with the larger C&DH team on technical definition, implementation, and verification.

• Support the definition and maintenance of the subsystem architecture and interfaces.

• Generate verification and validation plans, and work with Integration and Test team to ensure the subsystem meets requirements.

• Produce technical writing (procedural definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and description documents).

• Prepare and give presentations to peers, customers, and management.

• 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.

• 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.

• Coursework or extracurricular participation in the aerospace field (small-sat teams/clubs, Aerospace engineering courses)

• Experience in electronics, avionics, or computer network definition.

• Intellectual curiosity combined with a solid desire to learn.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Effective in multidisciplinary teamwork 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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering degree.

• Leadership role in university “SmallSat” type club or organization.

• Experience working with serial interfaces (RS-422, LVDS, SpaceWire, etc).

• Experience working with various levels of networking stacks and protocols (TCP, UDP, etc).

• Spacecraft communication protocols (CCSDS).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 – $110374

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

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• 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
• 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 1 – Space Vehicle Avionics

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