Engineer Senior- Spacecraft Power Systems- $12.5K Sign On Bonus
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Boulder
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description Minimum $12,500 Sign On Bonus being offered for
external hires.US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREDContingent upon contract
award to BAE Systems, Inc. and subsequent task orders.#LI-AP1This
position is for an experienced power systems engineer who can
provide added value to the Electrical Power and Distribution
Subsystem (EPDS) team for spacecraft programs throughout the
company. 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:
- Collaborate with the EPDS department as part of your core team.
- Work together with colleagues on tackling complex and
challenging tasks.
- Support spacecraft power system development at each phase of
the program lifecycle.
- Complete understanding and wide application of technical
principle, theories, and concepts in the field.
- Own several different spacecraft power system roles as the need
arises to include but not limited to:
- Support the lead Electrical Power Systems engineer working on
unique and exciting spacecraft missions to include national defense
and civil space.
- Perform as the Responsible Engineer for EPDS components to
include spacecraft battery and/or solar array(s).
- Contribute to the completion of specific programs and
projects.
- Development of a new payload interface box.
- Provide power system sizing & schedule for new business
proposals and opportunities.
- Oversee the procurement(s) of critical spacecraft components
with subcontractors that are vital to program success.
- Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult
problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and
consistent with organization objectives.
- Contribute toward advancements in power system architectures
for new missions.
- Manage Independent Research and Development (IR&D)
advancing new and innovative technological products and
solutions.
- Represent the power systems team to the space vehicle program
at all levels, ensuring the power system can meet the mission
needs.
- Ensure designs are technically correct and contribute to
program goals and success.
- Participate both broadly and deeply in power systems for our
space missions.
- Provide contributions that result in more pictures taken, more
planets found, more storms tracked, more intelligence
gathered.
- 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.#IJSRequired Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field
is required plus 4 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.
- Direct experience in spacecraft electrical power subsystem
engineering or electrical power test or electrical power
operations.
- A desire to learn - our culture fosters intellectual
curiosity.
- A solid technical foundation - people who flourish behave like
owners.
- Effectiveness in small teams with broad responsibilities, with
eagerness to work for the success of the team.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.
- Solid communication and presentation skills.
- Capability to learn and apply tools to perform solar array,
battery, power conversion, and distribution sizing, and performance
analysis.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Detailed knowledge relating to some, or all, of the following:
- Lithium-ion batteries.
- Solar arrays.
- Power control and distribution.
- Power conversion, regulation, and/or direct energy transfer
architectures.
- Charge control methods and power fault protection.
- Experience with power simulation tools (e.g., PSPICE, MATLAB,
etc.).
- Experience with defining, developing and delivering space
qualified hardware.Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range:
$92290.000 - $156860.000Please 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.
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