Program Engineering Manager – Space Systems, Radiation Hardness Assurance (Hybrid)

Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

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BAE Systems is seeking a Radiation Hardness Assurance Program Engineering Manager (PEM) to lead all radiation assurance activities within the Space Systems product line. Known as an industry leader in digital space electronics, the Space Systems product line can be found on almost all commercial, civil, and national security space missions. Space Systems specializes in advanced, high-reliability, and radiation tolerant and hardened digital capability in multiple generations of semiconductor components. This includes ASICs, memories, processors, and power devices, in addition to larger electronic assemblies and boards.

As part of the BAE Systems team, you’ll be working on challenging problems, leading creative engineers, and working to deliver advanced products by serving as engineering lead for all radiation assurance activities within the product line. You’ll enjoy flexibility of your work schedule, and work in a diverse and inclusive environment. The programs you work on may encompass all aspects of product delivery, from design and analysis, through integration, test, and delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow, all as part of an exciting and engaging career.

You’ll be an integral part of the team allowing BAE Systems and Space Systems to create capability that supports the overall mission: “We protect those who protect us.”

The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of radiation testing for space applications, radiation effects, space environments, PCB board design, package design, high frequency digital technologies, mixed signal IC technologies, and electrical testing of RF and digital circuits. Approximately half of your time will be engineering management of the radiation activities, the remaining will include supporting radiation planning, execution, and testing.

As a Radiation Hardness Assurance PEM, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Technical leadership and ownership of radiation hardness assurance project activities or multiple projects working with the program manager and customer, and leading the radiation hardness assurance engineering team
• Leading a team of approximately 4 radiation engineers, prioritizing and monitoring their tasks
• Proposal lead for product line radiation hardness assurance, responsible for identifying labor and capital resources requirements
• Develop and implement radiation assurance plans and procedures for electronic packages and integrated circuits
• Conduct radiation assurance testing, including total ionizing dose, heavy ion single event effects, proton single event effects, and neutron displacement damage
• Calculate error rates and determine the likelihood of radiation-induced failures
• Write and review test code in various programming environments (python, MATLAB, etc.)
• Responsible for developing radiation assurance requirements and related technical execution plans for multiple product line programs by collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle
• Perform as Cost Account Manager (CAM) monitoring radiation engineering tasks to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined, maintained, and met associated with radiation hardness assurance in support of product line projects
• Coordinating program engineering work with other stakeholder groups, including operations, quality, contracts, and finance personnel
• The role will be ensuring the radiation hardness and reliability of electronic systems and components used in space and defense applications. The engineer will develop and implement radiation test strategies, perform testing, analyze test results, and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or Math and 10 years’ experience
• Currently has a Secret level of clearance
• 10 years of engineering development or production experience
• Understanding of radiation hardness in digital electronics design applications, requirements, analysis, and architecture
• Experience and understanding of space radiation effects and environments on component manufacturing, packaging, and test
• Experience as CAM and with Earned Value Management System, program scheduling, planning, program metrics, and staffing determination
• Experience leading cross functional/organizational teams and team building

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s or PhD in Science, Engineering, or Math
• Ability to get a Top Secret/SCI level of clearance
• Knowledge of space programs in the DoD, GEOINT, SIGINT or Communications domains
• Detailed understanding of high reliability and radiation hardened electronics design, analysis, and testing
• Understanding of parts procurement and integration to meet system requirements and deliver product
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams in radiation hardened digital electronics design, requirements, testing, analysis, and architecture
• Multiple years’ experience in independently planning, executing, managing budgets, and leading work tasks in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience with proposing and leading team in radiation engineering tasks
• Understanding of engineering processes and procedures across all disciplines
• Understanding of project management process and procedures

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.

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.