Missile Systems Assurance Support

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated mid senior level engineer to join our NATO SeaSparrow Project Office (NSPO) team in Arlington, VA. The selected candidate will provide engineering, engineering management and programmatic support to the Missile Systems Assurance (MSA) Manager for the ESSM Block 1, ESSM Block 2 and future missile variants, its components and associated equipment, at the N-40 Division. Specific support elements involve collaborating with Navy Field Activities, the Design Agent and US - International stakeholders in developing Statements of Work, maintaining project schedules and managing action items. Moreover, he/she will be expected to supervise contractor staff and perform associated administrative functions for BAE Systems.
Key Responsibilities:
NSPO-Specific duties include:
• Support the MSA manager maintain quality and reliability for the ESSM Block 1, Block 2 and future missile baselines. • Provide engineering, acquisition, systems integration, production engineering and programmatic support to the MSA manager.• Perform as the acting MSA Manager during periods of turnover. Ensure seamless transition and advise the new MSA Manager.• Assist and represent, as necessary, the MSA Manager in various programmatic meetings (NIISEN, NSPAWG, FAM) • Maintain an overview of ESSM in-service and production activities and actions, to include the oversight of major programmatic and engineering action items from all reviews and working group sessions designated by N40. • Respond to assigned actions and participate in action item status review meetings.• Generate associated acquisition documentation, including preparation of SOWs, contract data deliverable recommendations, and support the review/evaluation/comment of production and in-service related sole source proposals. Effectively manage taskings across all activities and the Design Agent (DA).• Provide engineering support to the NSPO in resolving technical action items/issues/problems.• Develop task statements and acquisition statements of work to outline engineering efforts defined in contractor SOWs and Navy field activities' SEATASKs.• Retrieve, search and distribution information from local resources to include the NAVSEA Intranet, Internet, the DA Product Data Management (PDM) system, SIPRNET, NPAN, and classified mail.• Support meetings and conferences, including but not limited to XFRACAS, Reliability, Quality and Environmental Working Group. Support formal contract reviews, as well as working level integration/production/in-service meetings, associated with the MSA program.
BAE-Specific Duties Include:• Perform supervisory duties as the section lead for staff within the NSPO N-40 and N-50 Technical Divisions. Direct report administrative duties include onboarding and mentoring, approving time tickets and travel/expense reports, conducting performance reviews, and generally validating adherence to BAE Systems policies.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology field (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or a related field), or in Mathematics.
• Demonstrated 3-5 years engineering experience, within a defense or aerospace environment preferably at NSPO.
• Active Secret U.S. government security clearance.
• Detailed understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Quality disciplines, in particular, reliability, maintainability, quality, safety, configuration management and data management.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and their implementation in complex industrial activities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite software products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff members.
• Ability to work effectively in an international team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS to support MSA-related meetings

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated 5-7 years engineering experience, within a defense or aerospace environment preferably at NSPO.
• Demonstrated experience with supervisory practices and techniques, plus the demonstrated ability to apply them effectively to direct reports.
• Prior supervisory experience within a defense contracting company.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.