Senior Project Engineer

Job Description BAE Systems is hiring a Senior Project or Process Engineer in business development to lead conceptual project’s programs to increase chemical production capacity at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) in southwestern Virginia. The project engineer in this role would be responsible for managing on-site project alignment meetings with stakeholders, maintaining a digital repository of submitted projects, and coordinating the requirements and execution of the submitted projects within the broader modernization site plan.

What is this job like? Most days this role's responsibilities would involve coordinating with the program manager and the PWS-2 team to determine which projects should be prioritized and what each project's technical requirements are before communicating these requirements to the government customer. This process involves learning and understanding the current modernization strategy for the facility and reconciling that knowledge with the plant's current needs and making recommendations for projects that satisfy both the plant's future and current needs. This would involve reviewing current production process steps and developing equipment or technology recommendations that inform an estimate that could be utilized to prepare a project proposal for submission to the United States Government to be considered for funding. This role possesses significant opportunity for growth since the energetics industry is a unique and specialized industry where the candidate can select their choice of career development (technical or management) should they desire to develop and hone their expertise Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree required; mechanical, industrial or systems engineering degree preferred.
- Experience in project management
- Experience in engineering design, development, and commissioning.
- Experience in an engineering technical project leadership position.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with various functional departments and customers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience in Energetics and related processes and Department of Defense (DoD) projects.
- 5+ years’ experience preferred.
- Experience with demilitarization, explosives site safety (DDESB), or environmental safety regulations (EPA, VADEQ, etc.)
- Any civil engineering, construction, or estimating experience considered a significant plus

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.