Lead development of missile launching systems, provide technical and managerial briefings, manage staff assignments, and ensure project delivery within constraints.
Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in leading development and production teams focused on Launching Systems products. In this role, you will work under general direction of Program Management leading other engineers in the development of missile launching systems and missile canisters. The lead electrical engineer will ensure the thoroughness of the design, ensure performance to schedule and cost requirements, and manage staff assignments. To be successful as the Launching Systems Electrical Engineering Lead, you will need to have a strong working knowledge and demonstrated performance with launching systems products.
In this role, you will help BAE Systems establish constructive relationships with US DOD customers. In addition, you will:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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.
BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with experience in leading development and production teams focused on Launching Systems products. In this role, you will work under general direction of Program Management leading other engineers in the development of missile launching systems and missile canisters. The lead electrical engineer will ensure the thoroughness of the design, ensure performance to schedule and cost requirements, and manage staff assignments. To be successful as the Launching Systems Electrical Engineering Lead, you will need to have a strong working knowledge and demonstrated performance with launching systems products.
In this role, you will help BAE Systems establish constructive relationships with US DOD customers. In addition, you will:
- Provide technical and managerial briefing to internal and external customers that confidence and furthers the technical reputation of the organization.
- Deliver results on time and within cost limitations.
- Balance technical requirements to meet the customer(s) needs.
- Develop alternatives solutions that overcome roadblocks and risks.
- Identify and manage company IRAD activities that support company goals and strategic incentives.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and 8 years of relevant work experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing new design solutions and supporting existing systems in production and in the fleet.
- Demonstrated skills leading a technical staff.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers to solve moderately complex technical problems.
- Strong communications skills to effectively interact with senior management and the customer.
- Ability to create project plans and manage overall work activities.
- Ability to solve highly complex technical design and development problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciple team environment.
- Ability to create schematics, assembly drawings and parts lists.
- Experience producing prototypes in a demanding cost and schedule environment.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience integrating with USN fire control systems
- Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards
- Knowledge of electronic test equipment and test techniques for digital and mixed technology products
- Performance management, both technical and personnel management
- Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Launch Control System product experience
- Launch Control System experience in architecture development, electronics development, computer software configuration item (CSCI) development and integration with Combat System
- Mk 70 Payload Delivery System (PDS), VLS Canisters, Adaptable Deck Launching System, Aegis Ashore, Mk 57 VLS and/or other missile launching system product experience
- Experience in electrical design and development of electrical interfaces between missiles, VLS Canisters and VLS Launch Control System
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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.
Top Skills
Combat System Integration
Electrical Engineering
Missile Launching Systems
Mk 41 Vls
Mk 70 Pds
BAE Systems, Inc. Burlington, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States, 01803
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