Description

Job Description

Develop, document, catalog, and identify non-flight Electrical Special Test Equipment such as test cables, Electrical Racks, TVAC feedthrough hardware, and other board, box, instrument, and system level test sets. Draw cable interconnect diagrams; thermal vacuum plates and manage interface control documents. Assist in executing certification procedures for Electrical Test sets. Despite being in the Electrical Special Test Equipment (ESTE) department, this role will rely heavily on your mechanical design experience.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You'll Do:

• Develop CAD models of electronics designs and generate Cable designs, Schematics, Wirelists and detailed and assembly drawings.
• Develop bill of materials product structures and identify and manage long lead procurements.
• Specify connector pinouts and mil-standard part numbers in interface control documents (ICDs)
• Work with production planners and assembly technicians to resolve issues during fabrication cycle.
• Report status of tasks being worked and learn how to overcome obstacles that are preventing progress.
• Network with co-workers in order to understand the expertise of colleagues who can provide consultation for problem solving.
• Establish and maintain reuse standards of common electrical test equipment.
• Learn to leverage heritage designs in order to save schedule and cost when appropriate.
• Review, understand and help derive requirements for the ESTE which is being designed.
• Execute test procedures on Electrical test equipment
• Assist in the management of engineering task creation and tracking.
• Assist in the management of general design practices for the ESTE & TS&CM organization.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of 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.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following CAD tools is required:
  • Draftsight
  • Solidworks
  • AutoCAD
• Solid communicative skills and the ability to exercise them in a technical environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
• Solid hands-on design and troubleshooting ability.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• The following skills are preferred:
  • Experience with AGILE PDM tool.
  • Microsoft Visio experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of military specifications and standards.
  • Skilled in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5M.
  • Cable and wire harness design experience.
  • Full lifecycle (design, manufacturing, & test procedure) development.
  • LabVIEW programming familiarity.
• A current, active DOD Security Clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $63653 - $108210

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 Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.