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Senior Principal Engineer - Materials & Process with IRAD Focus
BAE Systems
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- Staff / Principal
- 1 day ago
- 132,962 – 226,035
- Lean Manufacturing
- Kanban
- Kaizen
- PLC
- Pension
1 day ago
Job Description
Reporting to the Manager of RF Solutions within the ESA organization, this position primarily supports the Tactical Solutions business unit as a key member of the SPARK (Strategic Prototyping & Advanced Research Knowledge) group. SPARK is a high-velocity innovation hub dedicated to the execution of IRAD projects and the development of distinguishing technologies that ensure our business unit maintains undisputed technical leadership in the industry.
SPARK brings together a powerhouse of RF, Mechanical, and M&P Engineers, alongside expert Development Technicians, to transform conceptual ideas into flight-ready hardware. Our primary mission is to optimize IRAD investment by concentrating talent and resources, ensuring that our most ambitious research is translated into tangible, discriminating capabilities. We are seeking a group of high-performing individuals with a proven track record of creativity, technical rigor, and an obsession with execution.
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:
- Focus on IRAD work supporting the Survivable Platform Technology and Weapons Technology areas within Aperture & Electronics Technologies business area within the Tactical Solutions business unit.
- Work as a team member in a fast paced, rapid prototyping group focused on the design of flight hardware testing and selecting materials and processes to ensure IRAD objectives are demonstrated.
- Develop and implement materials and processes plans for tactical hardware, including leading efforts to qualify new materials and processes for flight usage.
- Author and review engineering drawings and provide feedback to designers on materials selection, producibility, and process specifications. Direct flow down program of design objectives and requirements to subcontractors and vendors and verify that those requirements are met by authoring statement of work and statement of requirements.
- Represent BAE Systems Inc., Space & Mission Systems and customer organizations (e.g. manufacturing, project, systems engineering, mission assurance, production, integration and test, supply chain, etc.) in the implementation of next generation technologies.
- 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 workingon-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 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.
- A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
- Hands-on experience working in a team environment with aerospace hardware.
- Design, plan and facilitate the fabrication of aerospace hardware utilizing internal facilities and external suppliers.
- Experience in material selection and qualification of metals, polymers, adhesives, composites, including a working knowledge of aerospace and industrial material specifications.
- Broad knowledge in process development and implementation for metal finish, bonding, coatings, plating, including a working knowledge of aerospace and industry process specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Occasional work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- Willingness to perform duties of the job in a variety of work environments. Work will be performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, clean room, outdoors or remote research environment.
- Travel and local commute between BAE Systems Colorado campuses and other non-BAE locations required.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Project management experience working with estimating and developing cost and schedule estimates for prototype builds.
- Working knowledge with Statistical Process Control and statistical analytical methods.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods and practices (Kanban method, Kaizen events, etc.).
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.
Benefits Information
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.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Space & Mission Systems
- Job Category: Engineering & Technology
- Salary Min Point: 132962
- Salary Max Point: 226035
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage:<10%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Secret
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Secret
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Senior Principal Engineer - Materials & Process with IRAD Focus · BAE Systems