Strategic Weapon System Test Engineer

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 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.