Systems Engineer - Design Quality (Hudson, NH or Huntsville, AL)

Job Description Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from providing the latest technologies in Smart Munitions sensor solutions to enhancing operational EW capabilities. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. In addition, 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®.”

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Design Quality Engineer to join our team working on state of the art missile sensors and seeker systems within the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line in the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area. They will contribute to Program performance, verification of product/process conformance, and customer satisfaction by applying their technical expertise to execute product assurance engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires the applicant to have demonstrated experience in engineering development process and methods, including planning, requirements capture/decomposition, implementation, verification, and validation. Typical responsibilities for planning, documenting, and implementing the Design Quality Assurance function include:

• Participate in design & development review processes covering planning, requirements, design, validation, and verification.
• Advise project leadership on issues and best practices impacting Engineering quality or project performance to cost and schedule.
• Develop Product/Project Quality Assurance plans and ensure execution.
• Provide clear communication and flow down of program quality requirements to all affected disciplines (Engineering, Operations, and Program Management).
• Review and approve engineering documentation, design changes and development artifacts.
• Contribute to Engineering project pursuits and bid estimates.
• Support project tailoring, project plan/documentation development, and other activities to establish the project’s execution processes.
• Use metrics and measures effectively to analyze and report on program performance information.
• Member of the team responsible for the implementation and validation of the Quality Management System to assure company and contractual quality requirements are satisfied.
• Uses trend analysis and other tools to identify early warning indicators of program issues and initiates preventative or corrective actions.
• Cross pollinating best practices and lessons learned between projects.
• Participate in Material Review Board and Continuous Improvement Board.
• Support system test monitoring, test set-up conformity, and review of test reports and qualification test reports and failure investigations reports.
• Initiating, facilitating, managing, and validating the effectiveness of root cause analysis, corrective, and preventative actions.
• Driving Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities through to closure.

BAE site location may either be Hudson, NH or Huntsville, AL. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a flexible hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years work experience or 10+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of C++ or other software programming language
• Experience performing software coding, testing, validation, and verification activities
• Familiar with software industry best practices
• Experience with systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools
• Engineering development experience
• Ability to mine data and create visualizations of the data
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Well-organized
• A passion for product / process improvement
• Strong communicator capable of working through complex issues with peers, management, and multiple functions

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (ie Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering) and 6 years of experience
• Familiar working on government contracts delivering software
• AS9100/ISO9000 certification & audit experience
• Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
• Root Cause/Corrective Action methodologies
• Positive "we can" attitude with a passion for customer satisfaction

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 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.