Engineer Technologist Principal (Machining)

Job Description BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor and Fortune 500 Company, is seeking an Engineer Technologist Principal to join our Naval weapon systems team in Louisville, Kentucky. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and their well-being. We prioritize safety, offer generous benefits, and promote work life balance, like a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Our ideal candidate will challenge our current operations and focus on improving all facets of our machining processes across the site. The Engineer Technologist Principal will be the leaders in machining innovation across the Production Value Stream and will be at the forefront of problem solving and resolution to technical production barriers. They are responsible for ensuring technical compliance to manufacturing processes, policies, and procedures while providing innovative solutions to our cross-functional teams to improve customer delivery, cost and schedule.

As the Engineer Technologist Principal, you will…

• Providing strategic technical direction and guidance on complex projects, influencing technical decisions and ensuring alignment with business goals

• Work with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production, to ensure seamless integration of machining processes

• Developing new machining processes, improving existing ones, and creating necessary tooling and fixtures

• Identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment and product quality

• Implement and maintain quality control measures throughout the machining process monitoring and final inspection

• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for analysis research, and historical records related to machining processes

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as engineering or technology
• Proficiency in using Siemens NX software for design and programming of machining operations
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and relevant industry standards
• Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed successfully on-time and with high-quality results
• Deep knowledge of various machining processes, equipment, tooling, and materials
• Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

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 Platforms & Services 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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.