Engineer I – Paint – M&P

Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

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:

• Join a multi-disciplinary team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements for assigned projects within Paint work centers.
• Join a team that develops, implements and commissions materials and process (M&P) plans for tactical hardware, including assisting with efforts to qualify new materials and processes in paint lab, printed circuit lab, tetra etch, and metal finishing.
• Be personally mentored and trained one-on-one, by two Materials and Process (M&P) Subject Matter Experts (SME) with combined 39 years of industry experience.
• Review engineering drawings and provide feedback to designers on materials selection, producibility, and process specifications.
  • Participate in teams to develop and investigate new paint tools, equipment and manufacturing techniques to lead the operations into the future. This may involve the application of highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts.
  • Troubleshoot and investigate hardware anomaly root causes and corrective actions.
  • Participate in teams to establish, refine and execute the paint and coatings engineering strategy.
• Work cross functionally with Manufacturing, Materials Engineers, and Paint technicians to develop new strategies and processes to meet design requirements for Program execution. This may involve designing, researching and developing highly advanced new applications resulting in new product/business opportunities for the company.
• Coordinate and conduct all tests required for validating coatings and their performance and provide clear concise documentation and direction on corrective actions. This may involve the design, development, and execution of innovative research projects.
• Maintain compliance with all requirements, including, but not limited to: Safety, AS9100 and internal and external audits.
• Work cross functionally with Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering to develop best practices for paint and etch tooling.
• Perform failure analysis on paint related hardware anomalies.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions and other documents for each work center to ensure best operational practices.
• Apply industry accepted manufacturing engineering techniques, practices and procedures to our environment.
• Maintain excellent rapport with internal/external customers.
• Act, with supervision, to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs in Paint.
• Participate in and lead process validations.
• Participate in group discussions and effective meetings.
• 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.

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A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level 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

• Motivated self-starter.
• Project management skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Suite and Excel; experience with AutoCAD and SolidWork is a plus.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.