Strategic Weapon System Test Engineer

Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Test Development Engineer to join our team as a prime contractor supporting the Navy’s Strategic Weapon System (SWS). The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently.

The selected candidate will:

• Work collaboratively with experienced mechanical and electrical engineers to develop SWS System Level Test Procedures
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validation
• Develop test requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques to support system integration
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including reports, manuals, and other materials
• Support on-site system-level testing, data collection, data analysis, and documentation
• Track and solve test anomalies and preparing associated test analysis reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement engineering solutions
• As a decades long sole-source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Typical education and related/relevant work experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or other related science, engineering or technical degree and six years of related/relevant work experience, OR a Master’s degree in a technical field and four years of related work experience, OR at least 10 years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree.

Additional skills/experience required:

• A proven track record of technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including management, customers, and external contractors, across various levels of the organizational hierarchy
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and concise presentations on advanced technical concepts
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to interpret and follow requirements
• Excellent interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with colleagues, and customers
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment and make sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
• Currently possess a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Current D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational Knowledge
• SSBN Missile Technician or Navigation Electronics Technician with TRIDENT II SWS/SWSSS deployed experience
• Working knowledge of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organization
• Experience developing test procedures for verification of complex systems
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or Digital Engineering (DE) experience
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM/3D Modeling
• Experience with configuration management software tools, e.g. Windchill
• Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS software

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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.