Project Eng II

BAE Systems; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Engineer II to manage multiple fast-paced development programs in electronics. This role involves overseeing project execution, managing teams, and ensuring quality standards for high-stakes customers like NASA and DoD. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in project management. The position requires on-site work and offers a dynamic environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with earned value tracking and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of requirements for flight space qualified electronic programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple small, fast-paced development programs.
• Create cost-effective execution approaches for development.
• Assess risk and make decisions throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Conflict Management

Communication

Cost Management

Schedule Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
#LI-LB3
In this role, you will work with Electrical Technologists and Electrical Architects in developing next-generation electronics capabilities. Position is expected to support multiple programs and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced development environment. The cross-functional teams could include but are not limited to the following disciplines: Systems Engineering, Mechanical Packaging, Electrical Design, Harness Design, FPGA/Software, Parts & Reliability, Radiation, Production and Test, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Finance, Scheduling, Suppliers, and Customers.

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:

• Multi-task and oversee multiple small, fast-paced development programs including IRADs, CRADs, CAPEX, and other small programs with lean budgets ranging from ~$100k up to ~$10M and aggressive schedules.
• Manage time and pursue additional work with ebb and flow of development program work.
• Create and enable new cost and schedule effective execution approaches for development that are focused on best value to our company, programs, and customers.
• Understand long-term objectives for BAE Systems SMS and our customers and how to help shape development work to enable future opportunities.
• Understand onboarding path for products and documentation produced on development programs and how to best benefit future programs.
• Determine most efficient means of producing prototypes, brassboards, EDUs, and STE. Support engineers in execution and documentation.
• Hands-on involvement in expediting every aspect of design, development, production, and test.
• Ensure staffing levels are met by communicating with appropriate functional management organizations. Help to find synergistic work for critical staff when necessary.
• Assess risk and make risk-based decisions throughout project lifecycle to ensure project objectives are met.
• Work with multiple teams to deliver on project cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Provide and communicate understanding of both the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the project team.
• Develop electronics and harnesses to quality and reliability standards for NASA, NOAA, DoD, , and classified customers.
• 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.

Job Description

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
#LI-LB3
In this role, you will work with Electrical Technologists and Electrical Architects in developing next-generation electronics capabilities. Position is expected to support multiple programs and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced development environment. The cross-functional teams could include but are not limited to the following disciplines: Systems Engineering, Mechanical Packaging, Electrical Design, Harness Design, FPGA/Software, Parts & Reliability, Radiation, Production and Test, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Finance, Scheduling, Suppliers, and Customers.

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:

• Multi-task and oversee multiple small, fast-paced development programs including IRADs, CRADs, CAPEX, and other small programs with lean budgets ranging from ~$100k up to ~$10M and aggressive schedules.
• Manage time and pursue additional work with ebb and flow of development program work.
• Create and enable new cost and schedule effective execution approaches for development that are focused on best value to our company, programs, and customers.
• Understand long-term objectives for BAE Systems SMS and our customers and how to help shape development work to enable future opportunities.
• Understand onboarding path for products and documentation produced on development programs and how to best benefit future programs.
• Determine most efficient means of producing prototypes, brassboards, EDUs, and STE. Support engineers in execution and documentation.
• Hands-on involvement in expediting every aspect of design, development, production, and test.
• Ensure staffing levels are met by communicating with appropriate functional management organizations. Help to find synergistic work for critical staff when necessary.
• Assess risk and make risk-based decisions throughout project lifecycle to ensure project objectives are met.
• Work with multiple teams to deliver on project cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
• Provide and communicate understanding of both the technical and programmatic aspects of a project to the project team.
• Develop electronics and harnesses to quality and reliability standards for NASA, NOAA, DoD, , and classified customers.
• 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 three or more 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.

Job Title

Project Eng II

Postal Code

80021-2568

Job Family

Travel Percentage

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Top Secret/SCI Polygraph

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 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.
• Working understanding of cost and schedule management with some practical experience with earned value tracking and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of requirements that lead to “flight space qualified” electronic programs and radiation-hardened environments.
• Experience specifying and ordering Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EEE) parts.
• Demonstrated results leading development teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Knowledge of the lifecycle of development for electrical engineering projects from start to finish.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict management skills, solid communication skills, and an ability to lead group discussions.

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 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.
• Working understanding of cost and schedule management with some practical experience with earned value tracking and forecasting.
• Working knowledge of requirements that lead to “flight space qualified” electronic programs and radiation-hardened environments.
• Experience specifying and ordering Electrical/Electronic Engineering (EEE) parts.
• Demonstrated results leading development teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Knowledge of the lifecycle of development for electrical engineering projects from start to finish.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict management skills, solid communication skills, and an ability to lead group discussions.

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 Skills and Education

• Background with aerospace electronics programs

Department

5490_Electrical & Electronic Solut

Company

110_BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc.

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Project & Program Management

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

ESA - Electrical Solutions

Physical location of the job

Hybrid

Salary Max Point

221603

Salary Min Point

130355

Union Job

None

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.

About the company

76667 BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company.