Systems Engineer II

Job Description

What’s it like to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll join a diverse group of driven engineers who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you grow in your career.

Here we value our workforce and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer generous benefits. This position is currently working 3 days / week on-site and up to 2 days / week remotely on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off out of our Sterling Heights, MI office.

As a Systems Engineer, you will:

• Support development of component level performance specifications by managing requirements in DOORS database tool (specifications could include mechanical or electronic components such as engine, ventilation fan, turret control box).
• Manage Size, Weight, Power, Cooling and Cost (SWaP-CC) for vehicle platforms.
• Create requirements traceability in DOORS database.
• Work with Integrated Product Teams to understand and document requirements compliance.
• Define interfaces between assigned sub-system and components (thermal, signal, data, etc.)
• Support development of trade studies to drive design decisions and document trade study results.
• Support documenting concept design decisions and support generating system design concept descriptions and capability assessments.
• Support development of architecture using model based systems engineering tools.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 2+ years relevant experience.
• Knowledge necessary to write requirements specifications (subsystem and component).
• Familiarity with databases such as DOORS.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to work at detailed level but understand system level implications).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• May consider candidates who don't meet all the above requirements for a more junior role or more experience for a more senior role.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Model based systems engineering experience, such as UML, SysML, Rational Harmony, Object-Oriented Systems Engineering Method (OOSEM) experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering.
• Experience with military vehicle systems is preferred.
• Formal certification as a Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480

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 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.We celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.