About this role
Minimum $15,000 Sign on Bonus being offered for external hires. We're seeking an action-oriented engineer with intellectual curiosity who is excited to put their potential to use testing space flight hardware. The position will be as part of a spacecraft / space vehicle test team as a test lead, with a focus on testing execution of flight hardware. As a Senior Principal Engineer at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) you will lead and mentor team members within the field. You will have the opportunity to: • Lead or support significant test campaigns on a large bus and space vehicle program. • Develop and support new business pursuits. • Take responsibility as a lead for strengthening and supporting the company’s strategic goal. This is a challenging, fast-paced job which will be exciting and highly gratifying for the successful candidate. 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: Work in fast-paced team environments assisting in the integration and testing of spacecraft hardware. Work in cleanroom and lab environments to verify hardware meets requirements and characterize/calibrate its performance. Leverage and grow a detailed understanding of spacecraft systems, subsystems, space vehicles, and launch operations. Write, review, and update proposal responses and study reports with a focus on AI&T for spacecraft buses and integrated space vehicles. Define program integration and test approach and generate AI&T flows. Identify GSE, facilities, and equipment required for AI&T and launch operations. Provide cost and schedule estimates for spacecraft assembly, integration, test, and launch operations. Evaluate contractual documents and requirements for AI&T impact. Identify creative solutions to reduce cost, schedule, and risk for AI&T. Make defendable decisions and adapt to changing circumstances. Leadership Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction and oversight for AI&T operations. Lead a high-performing team of engineers and technicians. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Develop and implement a comprehensive technical vision for AI&T. Establish and track key performance metrics. Additional Responsibilities: Mentor and develop team members. 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.