BAE Systems, Inc.
Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3) - Systems Engineer - Manufacturing and Production Flow
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The Systems Engineer will lead systems engineering for the Vault Modernization Program, focusing on integrating manufacturing processes, optimizing production flow, and ensuring compliance with QMS, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturability.
Job Description
Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse team that solves complex technical challenges in manufacturing and production flow. The Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3), Vault Modernization Program (VMP), modernizes vaults at various locations worldwide, addressing issues such as vault-unlock codes, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and maintenance capabilities.
Key Objectives
The project focuses on optimizing manufacturing and production flow to achieve efficient and secure vault modernization. Key objectives include:• Developing and implementing a streamlined production process to minimize delays and maximize productivity• Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements• Analyzing and optimizing production flow to identify areas for improvement and reduce costs
The Role
The Engineer Senior Principle - Systems Engineer will lead the systems engineering effort for the VMP, ensuring that the manufacturing and production flow meet all requirements and are properly integrated. The ideal candidate will have expertise in design for manufacture and experience in product design or mechanical design.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement systems engineering plans, procedures, and standards for manufacturing and production• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify and meet systems engineering requirements for MES and QMS• Analyze and assess production flow performance to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflows• Integrate multiple system design solutions to meet requirements and prevent impact to maintenance capabilities• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation and databases for manufacturing and production flow• Apply design for manufacture principles to ensure efficient production and minimize manufacturing complexities• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly
What You'll Bring
• A high level of senior professional expertise in manufacturing and production flow, with a focus on design for manufacture and product design or mechanical design• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with others• Leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve common goals• Customer-focused, with a strong understanding of customer needs and a commitment to delivering exceptional service• Detail-oriented, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify trends• Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to changing priorities and circumstances• Experience with product design or mechanical design software and tools, such as CAD, CAE, or simulation software• Strong understanding of design for manufacture principles and methodologies
Benefits
As a VMP team member, you'll enjoy:• A healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements• Collaboration with a talented team• Opportunities for growth and development• Recognition for outstanding performance• A competitive salary and benefits package• Opportunities to travel to locations within and outside the United States
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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.
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.
Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse team that solves complex technical challenges in manufacturing and production flow. The Weapons Storage and Security System (WS3), Vault Modernization Program (VMP), modernizes vaults at various locations worldwide, addressing issues such as vault-unlock codes, diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, and maintenance capabilities.
Key Objectives
The project focuses on optimizing manufacturing and production flow to achieve efficient and secure vault modernization. Key objectives include:• Developing and implementing a streamlined production process to minimize delays and maximize productivity• Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements• Analyzing and optimizing production flow to identify areas for improvement and reduce costs
The Role
The Engineer Senior Principle - Systems Engineer will lead the systems engineering effort for the VMP, ensuring that the manufacturing and production flow meet all requirements and are properly integrated. The ideal candidate will have expertise in design for manufacture and experience in product design or mechanical design.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement systems engineering plans, procedures, and standards for manufacturing and production• Coordinate with stakeholders to identify and meet systems engineering requirements for MES and QMS• Analyze and assess production flow performance to identify areas for improvement and optimize workflows• Integrate multiple system design solutions to meet requirements and prevent impact to maintenance capabilities• Develop and maintain systems engineering documentation and databases for manufacturing and production flow• Apply design for manufacture principles to ensure efficient production and minimize manufacturing complexities• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly
What You'll Bring
• A high level of senior professional expertise in manufacturing and production flow, with a focus on design for manufacture and product design or mechanical design• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with others• Leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve common goals• Customer-focused, with a strong understanding of customer needs and a commitment to delivering exceptional service• Detail-oriented, with the ability to analyze complex data and identify trends• Flexible and adaptable, able to adjust to changing priorities and circumstances• Experience with product design or mechanical design software and tools, such as CAD, CAE, or simulation software• Strong understanding of design for manufacture principles and methodologies
Benefits
As a VMP team member, you'll enjoy:• A healthy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements• Collaboration with a talented team• Opportunities for growth and development• Recognition for outstanding performance• A competitive salary and benefits package• Opportunities to travel to locations within and outside the United States
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor with 8+ years of experience or Master with 6+ years of experience
- Progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes.
- Experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts
- Capable of determining appropriate use of technologies in solving engineering problems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience with systems engineering tools and software, including Cameo and SysML
- Must be able to obtain Secret (or higher) security clearance
- Capable of creating required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Access
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience in testing, commissioning and validation activities
- Familiar with Department of Defense programs
- Project Management Professional Certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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.
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.
Top Skills
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Cad
Cae
Cameo
Excel
Microsoft Office Suite (Word
PowerPoint
Project
Sysml
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