MMIII Propulsion Systems Lead Engineering Manager

Job Description
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional Propulsion Engineering Manager to support the Air Force's sustainment of the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to ensure the continued effectiveness of the MMIII intercontinental ballistic missile, which is the national security-critical backbone of our nuclear deterrent capability. This is a key supervisory position where the successful candidate will lead a team of engineers who will be charged with assessing, maintaining and improving the performance capabilities of the MMIII rocket motors and ordinance devices. This position reports to the MMII Chief Engineer.
Responsibilities include:

• Functional Responsibility: This individual shall support Government sustainment and acquisition efforts through their ability to evaluate, validate and verify information and/or recommendations provided by the Propulsion subsystem contractor(s) for both storable liquid and solid propulsion systems and related ordnance. This individual is subject to the Identification of Key Positions clause.
• Work with a highly skilled team providing critical technical management and business analysis expertise to the government customer
• Lead and direct the work product of a team of 20 BAE Systems engineers in the MMIII Propulsion Integrated Product Team.
• Analyzing performance reports while complying with industry standards as well as analyzing preliminary plans and reliability engineering programs to achieve U.S Air Force reliability objectives
• Provide guidance and assistance to the US Air Force customer as they drive the development and execution of closed loop/corrective action principles, tracking hardware and software (HW/SW) improvements, and operational performance over time for the nation's ICBM designs
• Applies mechanical and systems engineering discipline for the sustainment of the MM III missile and corresponding support equipment, test stations, processes, and materials.
• Performs trades studies, integration engineering, review of technical data packages, failure analysis, and trend projection.
• Support government and BAE Systems leadership for program management and engineering to ensure the health of the MM III Weapon System.
• Support the USAF with live fire testing of liquid and solid propellant rocket motors
• Join an extraordinary company culture and enjoy success this year and for years to come!

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics
• Minimum 7 years of related experience (5 years with MS degree); including but not limited to knowledge of reliability technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and statistical techniques
• Minimum 3 years of responsibility in providing technical leadership
• Proactive person with a positive attitude and team player
• Strong communication skills
• ICBM experience, especially MM III Propulsion Systems, Solid and Liquid Propellants, Ordnance, Flight Controls specific is preferred
• Finite Element experience modeling elastomeric materials
• Reentry, Guidance and Navigation, Inertial Measurement, Propulsion, Ordnance, and/or battery technology experience.
• ICBM Field Maintenance
• Depot Repair
• Risk management
• Configuration management
• Logistical Analysis

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Preferred Minimum Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in systems engineering or related technical discipline.
• Preferred Experience: Ten (10) years nuclear missile Propulsion PM/technical/engineering leadership with a working knowledge of nuclear missile standards, especially nuclear surety and safety, as they relate to Propulsion subsystems. Ten (10) years experience with storable liquid or solid propulsion systems and a working familiarity with the other type.
• Assessment and modeling practices for development of subsystems with high Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM), logistical and administrative delay times, and effective reliability levels of components that are difficult to test in-situ
• Design phases of reliability, availability, maintainability, supportability, and logistics; system integration and testing; maintainability demonstrations; reliability demonstrations; growth planning and testing; and/or sparing analyses
• Executing Data Collection, Analysis, and Corrective Action System(s) (DCACAS) including Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System(s) (FRACAS)
• Strong technical background in development of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA); trend analysis, systemic & non-systemic, root cause analysis; and Corrective and Preventative Action (RCCA/PA)
• Active DOD Secret Clearance
• Experience with INCOSE ASEP or CSEP
• OCMP Model User or Model Builder - Intermediate (OCSMP-I)
• Prior experience with DoD Acquisitions Programs and/or weapons systems
• Specific ICBM weapon system experience
• Service Life Estimating techniques
• Oral and Written communication skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120000 - $204000
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.