Engineer Senior - Optical Communications
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 2, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED#LI-SH2This leadership
position is for an experienced engineer who can help the
Telecommunications Subsystem Team build a new spaceborne
communications paradigm. This position is split between technical
(architecture/specifications), procurement (document creation) and
supplier management.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:
- Develop optical communication architectures to satisfy
space-to-ground and space-to-space optical communication (Lasercom)
needs.
- Establish strong vendor relationships for space qualified
end-to-end optical communications (Lasercom) subsystems.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships regarding optical
comm capabilities.
- Serve as program subsystem IPT Lead, providing leadership to
team of up to 5 engineers and ensuring cost, schedule, and
technical execution goals being met.
- Communicate and collaborate with program and systems
engineering leadership to accomplish mission objectives for
telecommunications subsystems on space vehicles.
- Manage sub vendor performance to ensure the delivery of
conforming hardware to be integrated as a communications
subsystem.
- Prepare and manage hardware definition and interfaces. A strong
hardware background is required.
- Extensive technical writing (Contractual elements, procedural
definitions, specifications, interfaces, analysis support and
description documents).
- Analysis capability to include link budget calculation and
determination of critical parameters to meet requirements.
- Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and
customers regarding plans; subsystem design, development, risks,
and opportunities; and status against established performance
metrics. 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 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.
- A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. 4
years or more of direct experience in Optical Communications
(Lasercom), Comm Subsystem Design, Assembly, Integration, and Test
preferred.
- An understanding of all aspects of planning, scheduling,
hardware specifications, and interface control.
- Experience in subcontract management preferred.
- Experience with defining, developing and delivering space
qualified hardware.
- Intellectual curiosity combined with a strong desire to
learn.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in multidisciplinary teamwork environment with small
team leadership responsibilities.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary
Range: $137500 - $173500Please 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
Space & Mission Systems 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a
leading provider of national defense and civil space applications,
advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the
U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific
communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft,
mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil
capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an
unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable
our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what
matters most.BAE Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a
diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability,
or any other protected class.
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