Project Engineer Associate – Operational Engineering & Planning

Job Description
The Electronic Special Test Equipment (ESTE) manufacturing team, part of the Operational Engineering & Planning (OE&P) organization within the Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU), is responsible for the manufacturing of test cables, test racks, test plates, simulators, and other test equipment in support of the Assembly, Integration, and Test phase of a program.

We are currently seeking to hire an associate project engineer interested in providing ESTE skill-domain knowledge to program management teams. The nominal candidate for this position will have relevant experience with ESTE hardware and manufacturing processes that will enable programs to more accurately establish and execute to cost and schedule baselines, while meeting program requirements. Skills required for this position include the ability to communicate effectively, lead teams through challenges, multi-task effectively, and close on tasks as assigned.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating solutions for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

- Develop, maintain and enforce effective and efficient manufacturing processes, instructions, flows, systems, and facilities that meet program, customer, and government compliance requirements.
- Develop and maintain detailed production plans, manufacturing schedules, and factory forecasts in support of program and enterprise level operations.
- Influence product designs assuring manufacturability; reduce product costs, meet program delivery requirements, and assure rigorous quality requirements are efficiently met through the application of professionally accepted industrial techniques, practices, and procedures.
- Develop, maintain, and enforce processes that effectively control company- and customer-owned material, property, and assets.
- Contribute to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects in support of AI&T phase of a program.
- Independently provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of difficult scope and complexity.
- With some additional management oversight, lead multidisciplinary teams in the execution of projects supporting program/contract objectives – e.g., ESTE related milestones, deliverables
- Track performance against cost and schedule as well as verifying the effort is meeting the technical specifications.
- Identify, track, and address risks and opportunities that will enable improved execution.
- Compile and prepare documentation (e.g., briefings and reports) to support program management meetings and contract deliverables, and effectively communicate understanding of both the production and programmatic aspects of a project to the project team as well as the customer.
- Support development of a strong team by participation in key aspects projects and mentoring more junior team members.
- Begin delegating as appropriate - establish clear expectations by providing well-defined tasks with clear entrance/exit criteria, due dates, and associated budgets (as required).
- Support time-phase/staffing estimates for assigned program focus areas utilizing existing standardized tools.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong written, communication, oral presentations skills, and ability to lead group discussions.
- May work with classified documents which requires thorough knowledge of DoW procedures for the proper usage and safeguarding of classified information.
- Provide timely feedback to team members about his/her performance. Seek opportunities to recognize outstanding performance via the Employee Recognition Process. Address poor performance appropriately.
- Support identification and pursuit of business opportunities through direct involvement in pre-proposal and proposal activities.
- 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 plus 4 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.
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
- Solid organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
#LI-JL2
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.
#LI- Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Working knowledge of EGSE equipment, manufacturing, and test environments.
- Familiarity with program Assembly, Integration, and Test phase work.
- Familiarity with Cost Account Manager (CAM) duties and/or CAM certification.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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, 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 government and commercial customers. 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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.