Senior Principal Engineer II Mission Operations Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a self-motivated Systems Operations & Sustainment engineer to support satellite launch readiness, initialization, and early operations. You will lead mission operations programs, guide technical direction, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining a regular on-site schedule.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, extensive mission operations experience, and the ability to develop and validate operations products such as command scripts, alarms, and procedures.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10+ years related experience.
• Master's or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Experience in mission operations including launch support, on-console operations, and mission management.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through the mission operations lifecycle, including development and testing of operations products.
• Plan and execute rehearsals, launch, commissioning, and early operations.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, staff, and management for reviews and briefings.
• Validate mission operations products through unit, system, and enterprise tests.
• Lead on-orbit operations and assess health of satellite and ground systems.

Skills

Mission operations experience

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Systems engineering processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jama/DOORS

MBSE

Job description

Job Description

We re seeking a self-motivated systems engineer to join our Systems Operations & Sustainment team. Our multi-disciplinary teams prepare for launch, initialization, and early operations of satellites. We are a key part of the launch and commissioning team and we support on orbit test, factory reach-back, operations, and maintenance of satellites through their mission life.

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:

• Lead teams through the mission operations lifecycle of programs, including overseeing: Development, updates, and testing of mission operations products such as command execution scripts, alarm limits, constraints, operating procedures, training material, or tools.
• Planning and successfully executing rehearsals, test events, launch, commissioning, and early operations.
• Collaboration with and coordination with subject matter experts. This may include tasks such as technical review meetings, staffing coordination, account and logistics support, and team briefings & training.
• Verification and validation of mission operations products through unit, system, and enterprise tests.
• Telemetry trending, performance analysis, calibration, and maintenance activities for the satellite.
• Integration and Test of new capabilities and/or product releases for the satellite or ground system.
• Lead on-orbit operations, assess satellite and ground system state of health, and assist with anomaly support.
• Establish yourself as one of the experts of mission operations within the company, including being a key member of mission operations programs and guiding the technical direction of mission operations.
• Prepare and present technical content to peers, management, and customers.
• Formally and informally provide leadership to teams; mentor junior or peer engineers; may be assigned to a technical or project leadership role.
• 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.

Short-Term Incentive:

Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related 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.
• A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Experience in mission operations, including multiple of the following areas:
• Operations readiness activities, rehearsals, and launch support activities
• On-console satellite operations
• Spacecraft commissioning
• Spacecraft, payload, or subsystem design
• Mission management, command and control
• Operations product development such as command execution scripts, alarm limits, mission system constraints, operating procedures, training material, or tools.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, such as requirements management, change and configuration management, and verification and validation.
• Excellent organization, communication, and teaming skills.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in related disciplines such as software engineering, hardware engineering, or integration & test.
• Experience using simulators, test benches, or flatsats.
• Experience with ground systems.
• Knowledge of Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of requirements management tool such as Jama or DOORS.
• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Project engineering or technical project management experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 – $254317

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.

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