Weapons Systems Test Engineer

at  BAE Systems

JOB DESCRIPTION

What’s it like to work on a driven team of game changers? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer a generous salary and benefit package, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
BAE Systems is seeking a Weapons Systems Test Engineer to work with design and project teams to develop, plan, and perform product evaluations for products that are developmental, mature / fielded systems, and anything in between.
This is an on-site position with approximately 25% travel to support testing. Technicians and engineers work together in cross-functional teams where they are likely to develop close collegial relationships built on trust and integrity.

As a Test Engineer, you will:

• Plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate weapons system and explosives testing activities.
• Coordinate test site personnel schedules for Test and Field Support.
• Provide engineering consultation to other technical groups based on test event results.
• Document and monitor testing outcomes and establish steps to remedy problems.
• Participate in customer meetings and reviews.
• Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering concepts and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met.
• Meet tight timelines without compromising quality or safety.
• May prepare and/or review engineering drawings and/or specifications pertaining to weapons systems and explosives testing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and occupational health standards and site requirements.
• Collaborate with technical experts in the propellant and ammunition handling and testing.
• Operate in a highly dynamic team environment.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and effectively communicate with them to resolve intricate technical problems.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2 years related experience.
• May consider candidates who don’t meet the above requirements for a more junior role.
• Strong clear verbal and written communication aptitude to prepare technical reports, papers, and presentations and deliver them in written and oral form to customers and senior management.
• Experience delivering assigned tasks with minimal guidance.
• Willingness to accept field assignments and associated travel to test locations.
• Experience successfully interfacing with other internal and external agencies.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations and standards applicable to range, weapons systems, and munition safety.
• Experience with Weapons Systems and Munitions Development and Test support.
• Current Secret Clearance preferred.
• Ammunition and Explosive material experience and accumulated training.

Please refer the Job description for details