Project Eng II

Join the BAE Systems Inc. Cryogenic Engineering team as a Project Engineer! In this role, you will be accountable for managing and delivering a defined and agreed upon scope of work that meets requirements and cost/schedule commitments.

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.

• Represent the Cryogenic team in technical discussions and guide technical decisions and make risk-based decisions.
• Manages program personnel, cost, and schedule up to and including thermal IPT Manager.
• Apply Cost Account Management (CAM) principles to decisions. 
• Generate time-phased staffing and material estimates for area of responsibility and manage to an agreed upon staffing level. 
• Generate schedules and track tasks using Microsoft Project or similar tool. 
• Manage complex subcontracts.
• Keeps the team and management informed on system progress and risk areas. Keeps functional management informed on personnel development.
• Manage company-wide technical priorities in relation to customer technical and programmatic priorities.
• Cryo-thermal design, analysis, and use of flight cryogenic systems and/or ground support equipment including cryocoolers, cryoradiators and dewars from concept through detailed design.
• Create effective plans; conduct cost estimating and manage efforts of the cryo-thermal design team; may be expected to provide up front, initial direction in estimating the complete task to ensure that total effort remains in scope.
• Display ownership of your IPT, tasks and schedule.
• Mentor Associate and Level 1 Project Engineers.
• 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.

• 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.

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customer counterparts.
• Experience with specifications and verification of requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, DOORS, and Excel.
• Experienced in the use of CAD software (such as: SolidWorks).
• Experienced with cryogenic processes and materials usage.
• Successful lead and/or supervisory experience of cryo-thermal engineering activities.
• Prior participation in written and/or oral proposal activities for NASA and DoW programs.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, team environment.

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. 

• Advanced degree is preferred.