Principal Engineer - Spacecraft Bus Procurement
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 18, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED#LI-AP1Join the Space
Vehicle Engineering team - a diverse group of motivated problem
solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in
our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're
involved in and have a strong commitment to the missions we enable.
Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and
experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can
continue our strong reputation for creativity and technical
excellence, while helping to define the future.BAE Systems Space &
Mission Systems (SMS) builds highly capable spacecrafts for
executing challenging science missions. However, as a mission
prime, there are programs where the best value solution for our
customers is procuring buses from the rapidly growing, lower cost,
commercial bus market.As a Bus Procurement Engineer, you will be
the primary technical interface between the program or proposal
effort and the bus subcontractor. The ideal candidate will have
both strong project engineering skills and breadth of end-to-end
spacecraft development expertise. The Bus Procurement Engineer will
work closely with the program technical and leadership team to
procure a bus that meets program requirements and schedule.This is
a challenging, fast-paced job which will be exciting and highly
gratifying for a successful candidate. We seek candidates who are
well-versed and have a proven track record in leadership skills,
including storytelling, communication, negotiation, and, above all,
influence.Make a difference. Love what you do. Realize your full
potential.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:
- As the Bus Procurement Engineer you will work alongside the SV
Architects assigned to a mission area. You are the primary
technical representative to the SV Architect (i.e., Civil Space,
National Space, or Military Space) providing purchased Bus
solutions to external customers and partners.
- Work closely with BAE Systems-SMS mission and payload
engineering in early pursuit phases to guide system architecture
and payload design trades consistent with bus market
capabilities.
- Work closely with BAE Systems-SMS integrated supply chain and
Enterprise Assurance in procuring the Bus.
- Develop and maintain relationships with low-cost commercial bus
providers, understanding available bus supplier capabilities that
enable future programs.
- Perform competitive analysis on the bus market.
- Lead bus procurement RFPs and selection in support of BAE
Systems-SMS proposals.
- Accountable for technical deliverables and ensuring they meet
the needs of the program and requirements of the subcontract.
- Support the Space Vehicle Engineering team through development,
test, and delivery of the integrated space vehicle. You will work
closely with the Space Vehicle Lead and Chief Engineer who is
responsible to ensure the company delivers a system that meets our
customers' technical performance specifications and mission
needs.
- Support customer engagement on current and past programs via
the programmatic route, understanding customer requirements as well
as institutional imperatives, expectations for improvements/lessons
learned.
- Additional job expectations:
- Develop a positive and collaborative relationship with the
portfolio Advanced Systems Managers and other internal team members
- meeting their needs in a timely manner.
- Become an integral part of the of the capture team providing
strategy and specific opportunities.
- Participate in BAE Systems-SMS capabilities being maintained in
support of mission needs as well as changes in technology/supplier
base.
- Lead provision of technical details of current and past
programs to build standard resources that the New Business team can
use to discuss procured Spacecraft Bus capabilities.
- Author RFI/RFP sections and participate as a member of RFI/RFP
red team or review teams for other mission areas.
- Assist and be part of the New Business team to deliver
presentations, RFIs responses and proposals by providing
descriptions of capabilities, assessments of risks (cost, schedule,
technical) and recommendations for proposed solutions at the SV
level with focus on heritage and future capability plans to
influence requirements or mission concepts in advance of the RFx
steps.
- Collaborate in a dynamic environment with multiple groups,
interfaces, and all Spacecraft subsystem teams.
- Participate in IRADs and other department initiatives, as
required.
- Provide feedback to execution programs within the portfolio for
design milestones, anomaly resolution, and gate reviews.
- Support programs/studies (in some cases, taking a lead
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.#ISJRequired Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field
is required plus 12 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.
- Excellent communication skills as well as a willingness to
collaborate cross functionally.
- Ability to self-start and operate in an environment of
ambiguity when necessary.
- Demonstrated experience in proposals, systems engineering
processes, including requirements development, requirement
allocation, change management, verification, and validation - a
self-starter that will own this activity.
- Experience over the full program life cycle, from conception to
delivery/operations.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
including meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Customer Relationships: Knowledge of missions and customers
across core technologies areas.
- Excellent presentation skills with experience presenting to
senior decision makers and technical audiences.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.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- A current, active TS/SCI clearance.
- Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) - CAM
experience.
- Model-Based Systems Engineering expertise.Don't meet all
desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less
likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired
qualification. On our team, we are dedicated to building a diverse,
inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this
role but your prior experience doesn't align perfectly with every
desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to
apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other
roles.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $154000 -
$194500Please 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
Space & Mission Systems 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 the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and
scientific communities. 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.
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