Senior Program Quality Engineer

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is looking for a Program Quality Engineer for their Austin, Texas facility.


Responsibilities of Quality Engineering include:

• Appling statistical techniques, trend analysis and continuous improvement tools on product, process and program performance to provide early warning indicators for the initiation of preventative or corrective actions.
• Initiating, facilitating, managing, and validating the effectiveness of root cause analysis, corrective, and preventative actions utilizing analytical capabilities and communications skills.
• Reviewing and analyzing project and customer requirements and assisting project teams in tailoring and using company procedures, methods, templates and tools.
• Establishing verification and validation processes for the inspection and acceptance of hardware, software, and data deliverables.
• Supporting project risk and opportunities process.
• Supporting the creation and execution of an effective ISO 9001 internal audit strategy to verify the conformance of processes in accordance with the QMS.
• Supporting the maintenance and upkeep of all requisite ISO records, and revision of approved quality plans and procedures to meet changing requirements.
• Creating presentation materials for upper management including reports to Customers and Government representatives.

Who You Are:

• You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster.
• You love working with a team and receiving input from others.
• You’re always anticipating your customer’s needs and working to exceed their expectations.
• You are able to concisely explain complex subjects in person and in email.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of relevant experience, Master’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in dynamic, cross-functional teams.
• Experience working, interfacing, and interrelating with diverse personnel, both operational and technical.
• Must exhibit initiative and leadership skills necessary to obtain results through collaboration with other functions.
• Strong and demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, visual, electronic, oral) and interpersonal skills (listening, group facilitation).
• Experience in ISO 9001 / AS9100 / AS9102 / AS9145
• Root Cause and Corrective Action Methodology.
• Data Collection and Analysis.
• Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint, & Excel.
• This specific position requires US citizenship.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• Experience in performing and documenting internal audits and other quality assurance activities.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Environments
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Certified Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and Experience
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Secret Clearance
• Experience using TipQA or other Quality Database


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860

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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.