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Job Description

This position is for an engineer who can work in a team to develop and test guidance, navigation, and control systems from preliminary design through flight for space programs.

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:

+ Perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) engineering tasks throughout the lifecycle of programs or Research & Development (R&D) projects.

+ Understand and refine requirements for attitude knowledge and pointing, agility, line-of-sight stability, orbit position knowledge, delta-v accuracy, mechanism control, and payload sun avoidance.

+ Provide analyses in the form of released documents: attitude knowledge and pointing budget, orbit determination and trajectory budget, agility analysis, maneuver settling, component selection and placement, emergency mode, and dynamics and control system stability.

+ Understand GN&C component interfaces.

+ Support the development, test and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment and systems as required for GN&C.

+ Support program from new business to flight including proposal support, concept development with trades; design of the GN&C; procurement; integration and test (I&T) of the GN&C; and on-orbit technical support for the GN&C.

+ Clearly and thoroughly document the GN&C approach in Systems Engineering Reports, including detailed description of technical designs and applicable BAE Systems philosophy.

+ Prepare and give presentations to peers, management and customers.

+ 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 three or more 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 2 or more years of 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 desire to learn and ask questions - our culture fosters intellectual curiosity in a highly collaborative environment.

+ Superb writing and presentation skills.

+ Goal oriented with excellent organizational skills, a team mindset, and capable of coming up to speed quickly on assigned programs.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ A current, active Top Secret security clearance is preferred.

+ Experience in Guidance, Navigation, Control (GNC), Attitude Determination & Control Subsystems (ADCS), Dynamics & Control Systems, or related space vehicle systems preferred.

+ Advanced computer application skills, such as Python, MATLAB, Simulink, and other analytical tools preferred.

+ Experience with simulator/hardware test development and execution, as well as mission operations preferred.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275

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.

Engineer II - Systems - Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GN&C)

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