Deputy Chief Engineer

Job Description
Job Summary
BAE Systems is looking for a Deputy Chief Engineer to support process integrity, scope execution, system cloud migration and architecture modernization across multiple technical disciplines to deliver engineering, development, integration and sustainment of numerous state-of-the-art satellite ground systems. SAIC supports the Innovation and Prototyping and Enterprise Ground Services branches of the Space Systems Command (SSC) under the SZI and BCT Deltas. On this contract, the Engineering, Development, Integration and Sustainment (EDIS) team operates and sustains ground system networks and architects the evolution toward a modern, flexible, standardized ground system. The deputy chief engineer works side-by-side with task order managers to address ground system environments for various mission partners. The deputy chief engineer will assess cross-domain architectures to analyze and incorporate modernization strategies and deliver high-quality recommendations/decision points that support products and the space acquisition enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Manage process integrity, critical skills and assured mission success within established risk exposure levels
• Advocate for a balanced delivery approach (technical, cost, schedule, risk) within program, stakeholder and customer communities ensuring collaboration across government, SETA, FFRDC and SAIC personnel
• Ensure resolution of critical technical issues across program/project and product lifecycles
• Lead, communicate and coordinate critical technical events, accomplishments and issues to facilitate appropriate engineering, IRT and subject matter expert engagement
• Serve as the primary program interface for charter and approval of technical reviews across the program to and from the customer communities and facilitate integration across same
• Ensure architecture and design upgrades address commonality, best use of resources and continuous process improvement to remove cost, preserve compliance, generate and adhere to best practices and achieve best value to the corporation and the acquisition customer
• Apply engineering standards ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements as tailored by agreements with the customer
• Assist customer in demonstration of compliance with technical standards, effective engineering processes, mission assurance, design assurance, parts-processes-materials programs, quality, audit and internal integration, test and verification activities
• Assist in migration of existing ground systems into a cloud based structure at multiple classification levels across multiple mission partners.

EDIS Program Description: The Engineering, Development, Integration and Sustainment (EDIS) contract is for Contract Support Services (CSS) providing engineering, development, integration, test, and sustainment of the Research and Development Space and Missile Operations (RDSMO) program Ground System Enterprise (GSE) in support of the United States Space Force (USSF) and Space Systems Command (SSC to look at how to make the nation’s national security space enterprise more resilient.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 14 years (with BS) or 12 years (with MS) of directly related experience with an emphasis on mission integration, satellite flight, ground systems and/or ground support equipment
• Must have an active TS with SCI eligibility and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI throughout the contract
• Minimum 7 years’ experience managing a team of engineering and operational staff
• Minimum 10 years’ experience implementing and managing systems engineering processes on large DoD programs
• Experience and knowledge of Government contracts, subcontracts, interdivisional work agreements, finance and business operations methods, and technique
• Experience managing and overseeing the development of engineering documentation and procedures including configuration management and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage key personnel, integrate systems engineering scope and engage administrative personnel to achieve contract and corporate objectives while ensuring adherence to SAIC and Government directives, policies, regulations, laws and the contract

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters in engineering
• Operational test experience
• Developmental test experience
• Technical writing
• Competency in briefing engineering efforts to the government customer
• Able to work successfully under pressure and short suspenses
• Agile and Agile/Scrum experience

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.