Principal Systems Engineer – System State Lead

at  BAE Systems

REQUIRED 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 related degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related 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 TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, concepts, industry practices and standards.
• Ability to create and manage processes and information in a dynamic environment.
• System of Systems or “Big Picture” thinking.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence).
• Ability to review and assess data integrity against standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with colleagues at all levels.
• Knowledge of related disciplines in software engineering, hardware engineering, integration, test engineering, quality engineering, configuration/data management.
• Effective presentation skills with experience presenting technical results to senior leadership and customers.

• Accountable for managing and communicating the record of the state and configuration of the space and ground system (HW, SW, Simulators, etc.).
• Maintain deep understanding of overall system and understand how changes to the baseline configuration, procedures and workflows affect the system.
• Participate as a key stakeholder in change management review boards to assess impacts to the system and recommend implementation timing.
• Work closely with program CE, CSE and operations leads to understand and communicate changes to or status of the system state.
• Responsible for coordinating with stakeholders across the program to protect the operability of the system.
• Communicate frequently with program leadership, customer leadership and program IPTs.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining the system state tool for each addition to the system (on orbit or in development).
• Understand the space and ground systems and the role they play within the segment, mission and the enterprise.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers/management/customers.
• 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.