Senior Systems Engineer - Design and Test

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer. The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with platforms and mission applications for intelligence and defense customers with domain emphasis in targeting; weaponeering; missile-centric product generation (navigation products); Geospatial Intelligence; Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR); and/or Mission Management.
The candidate will apply Systems Engineering principles to the support the requirements analysis, design, development, and verification of targeting and weaponeering software. In addition, the qualified candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team of 5 - 10 and have a hand in the entire systems engineering process.
Tasks include:

• Working with customers, end users, and other contractors with the Department of Defense (DoD) community in the understanding and development of Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for intelligence, targeting, weaponeering, navigation products, and/or mission planning
• Working with agile development teams consisting of systems and software engineers in establishing systems design including system capabilities, features, and user stories; applying iterative software development processes and methods
• Application of agile processes for analyzing customer requirements, design artifacts, system architecture models, and user workflows for the development of system capabilities
• Participating in and preparation of materials for Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) technical reviews (Program Increment (PI) Planning, PI Reviews, Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews, PI Demonstrations, Formal Qualification Testing (FQT)) and various other technical exchange meetings
• Defining/documenting baseline requirements which may include analysis of customer/systems requirements; establishing and documenting software derived and decomposed requirements
• Preparation of engineering documentation (Software Requirements Specification (SRS), Requirements Traceability and Verification Matrix (RTVM), Software User's Manual (SUM), Software Test Plan (STP), Software Test Description (STD), Training Materials, etc.)
• Collaborating with internal and external developers; providing feedback and insight to development teams on requirements, interfaces, and testability
• Developing, documenting, and executing test plans and procedures for all phases of testing from build integration to full system integration testing; defining verification and validation methods
• Recommending and developing new, innovative, and efficient process improvements to current testing processes and methodologies including use of automated testing approaches
• Work with modernization team to help transition to a modern development environment including DevSecOps, microservice architecture, containers, and development in a secure cloud environment

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires ship status*

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical discipline ore related education, with 6+ year(s) related experience to include much of the following:
• Experience establishing and working with SAFe Agile teams and Program Increments
• Experience with agile systems engineering activities, processes, and methodologies
• Experience with requirements development, requirements management, and system design of complex systems
• Experience incorporating new designs and systems into existing platforms, designing, and documenting user interfaces, and developing technical documentation
• Experience with requirement specifications, verification, developing/executing test cases
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• MS Windows Operating environment; Microsoft Office products
• Experience or familiarity with MBSE tools and methods (preferably DoDAF)
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, users, and contractors from the DoD communities
• Knowledge of issue tracking systems (e.g., ADO, JIRA)
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), targeting, weaponeering systems such as (e.g., TMPC, CGS, MIDB, JTT, JWS, DIEE, IMEA)
• Experience with image data and imagery exploitation systems such as SOCET GXP
• Experience with operational aspects of Navy/AF targeting, weaponeering, navigation products, and/or mission planning systems
• Familiarization with C4ISR systems
• Experience with intel and weapon systems software (e.g., MIDB, JTT, JWS)
• Maintaining/managing requirements traceability between requirements and test cases
• Familiarity with UI/ UX design tools (Visio or similar)
• Security+ Certification
• Experience with the MBSE process and tools (e.g., MagicDraw, Cameo)
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Project milestones and technical reviews

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

Please 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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.