Chief Systems Engineer

1 day ago


Rockville, Maryland, United States BAE Systems USA Full time
Job Description

Become a key member of our Integrated Defense Solutions team at BAE Systems USA, where you will play a critical role in shaping the future of strategic deterrence. As a Chief Systems Engineer, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers in developing and implementing a well-planned systems engineering approach to requirements definition, architecture, and interface definition, system integration, verification, test, and product support for current and future large-scale missile systems.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that enables our Nation's technological superiority on strategic missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives throughout the systems lifecycle. You will oversee and govern the technical performance of end-to-end systems engineering, integration, verification, test, and product support functions in support of advanced programs under the direction, and in-collaboration with, BAE Systems Program Management leadership and our SSP customer.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering and scientific leadership and oversight in the performance of design review planning, preparation, readiness, and risk assessments.
  • Lead technical analyses, trade studies, research, and evaluation to lead system definition and realization activities, resolve issues, conduct failure reviews, and make recommendations regarding enhanced capabilities.
  • Under your technical leadership, a large team of engineers and scientists will utilize digital engineering and model-based systems engineering to perform operational concept development, feasibility studies, design, development, and evaluation of hardware and software for new designs, modifications, and upgrades of Naval weapon systems and system of systems.
  • Communicate effectively with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning operational and design decisions, technical risk identification and mitigation, definition and achievement of requirements, and overall end-to-end systems engineering process definition and oversight that results in successful definition and realization of large-scale systems.
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering and minimum of 12 years of related, proven experience successfully leading system engineering activities across large-scale weapon systems; or a Master of Science in Engineering and minimum of 10 years of related experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in complex systems engineering across the product development lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated successful leadership, time management, and conflict resolution skills with geographically diverse team members.
  • Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering program level planning documentation and change management.
  • Demonstrated understanding of IEEE and DoD design review maturity criteria, preparation, and evaluation of design artifacts, and execution and chairing program design reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated leadership capability to operate strategically and drive change through influence.
  • Understanding and ability to lead failure investigations and chair failure review boards.
  • Desired experience in digital engineering and model-based systems engineering principles and tools.
  • INCOSE CSEP, ESEP, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with strategic deterrence and/or missile defense systems and missions.
Benefits

At BAE Systems USA, 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.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change.



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