Description

Job Description
Are you willing to learn and collaborate with a team of talented system and software engineers on the modernization of hardware and migration of software for a US Navy supported FMS program? If so, come join BAE as a computer and systems hardware engineer.

This position is for an individual who will be a part of an integrated program team working on a naval defense system for weapons control.

The individual must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, and make value added assessments.

The candidate will support the maintenance of existing legacy systems hardware and interfaces and the upgrade to a new computer hardware and software environment. Working collaboratively with software developers and systems engineers, the individual will support the design, installation, and maintenance of a new target software development facility. The individual may also be required to support both US and foreign test facilities.

The candidate will support program performance development and problem resolution, potential interface design changes, and various test phases that include test planning, test procedure development, test conduct, regression testing, and data/test results analysis. The focus is on delivering the system and its rehosted software through the development lifecycle of the weapon system program and follow-on integration testing in a field deployment environment.

The candidate must be able communicate with diverse sets of external and internal engineers and support staff to drive the Weapons Direction System (WDS) rehost and development from concept to implementation and test.

Occasional travel within the US and OCONUS will be required to various facilities to participate in system integration testing.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree from an accredited university in a STEM discipline and 4+ years of practical experience,
• OR, in lieu of a degree at an accredited university, 6+ years of experience maintaining systems hardware
• Experience with maintaining, repairing, and testing computer hardware, software, and networks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment to ensure system performance, reliability, and network security
• Supported development of technical documentation and procedures to enhance system usability and compliance
• Knowledge of software migration and hardware modernization environment
• Knowledge of hardware quality assurance methodologies
• Must be able to support US and foreign travel
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• BS degree at an accredited university in a STEM discipline and multiple years of weapon/combat systems experience
• OR, in lieu of a degree at an accredited university, 6+ years of experience maintaining combat/weapon systems hardware
• Experience with maintaining, repairing, and testing computer hardware, software, and networks of existing and new software development sites.
• Provide engineering expertise to support a Systems Integration Test and Evaluation (SITE) Integrated Product Team (IPT) with systems engineering efforts
• Technical support of COTS and MOTS equipment, including test and evaluation
• Identifying system technical performance measures
• Demonstrated experience with best hardware test practices
• Experience in developing reports (eg. Customer required reports, trouble reports, quality reports, and trip reports)
• Ability to effectively communicate via oral and written communications with senior management and technical staff
• Working knowledge of hardware import and export requirements
• Current Active DOD Secret clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.