Develops quality provisions, specifications, systems, validation requirements, and procedures to monitor design assurance activities. Researches/reviews technical design development activities, test, and supporting documentation for mechanical, digital & analog integration of systems and subsystems. Develops cost estimates and contributes to the Product Assurance sections of technical and cost proposals. Determines and prepares tasks for Product Assurance to meet contract and business requirements. Assesses subcontractor designs and tests capabilities. Performs failure analysis and product validation activities. Acts as a liaison between Product Assurance, Design Engineering, Software Development, Systems Engineering, Management and the customer to ensure design processes are continuously monitored and improved. Monitors design activities from concepts through production implementation. Reviews and approves engineering designs, technical data, and drawings. Ensures technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Applies advanced knowledge of engineering and scientific principles and practices in area of specialized expertise to develop innovative solutions to complex technical problems. 
Provides technical leadership, consultation, or guidance to specialized engineering groups and other technical personnel. 
Conceptualizes, creates, and analyzes designs to ensure engineering projects meet technical, cost, quality, and performance requirements. 
Researches, writes, and presents technical presentations to enhance the company's reputation with customers and in the technical community. 
Initiates and maintains external contacts with key experts and officials of other companies, national labs, academic institutions, and government agencies. 
Performs technical analysis, testing, calculations, and evaluation of results to solve complex engineering problems, using specialized equipment, or by creating computer programs, models, or simulations. 
Prepares, presents, and defends project technical results and recommendations to customers. Participates in formal technical reviews. 
Prepares technical and cost portions of proposals related to area of expertise. 
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant engineering discipline(s), industry practices, trends, and applications. Advises senior management on new developments and programs. 
May direct the work of less senior technical personnel. 
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies. 
Shares responsibility of self-development with immediate supervisor.

B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience plus 8 years relevant experience; or a M.S. degree and 6 years experience; or a Ph.D. and 2 years experience. 

Good knowledge of products and advanced knowledge of functional or technical area; advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices in area of expertise. 
In depth skill using current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines. 
Ability to identify, define, interpret, and resolve engineering problems involving conflicting design/contractual/policy or technical requirements across functional areas and with difficult coordination requirements. 
Ability to prepare technical reports, papers, and presentations and deliver them in written and oral form to customers, industry leaders, and senior management.

Certain positions may require a specific technical degree or prefer a M.S. or Ph.D. degree.
 
Preferences 

Engineering experience with relevant applications in a defense environment. 

Specialized technical knowledge of relevant military and commercial design standards. 

Master Black Belt Six Sigma Certification or equivalent. 

Design for Six Sigma experience


Position may require up to 50% travel
Certain positions may require the ability to obtain appropriate Security Clearance.

BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems had 2008 sales of $34.4 billion

BAE Systems U.S. Combat Systems employs more than 6,700 people in the U.S. and internationally. U.S. Combat Systems is a leader in designing, rapidly prototyping and manufacturing protected fighting vehicle platforms and survivability solutions that support and protect the current and future forces. 

Current weapons systems production for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and international customers include: 

• Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAP) 

• Bradley Family of Vehicles 

• DDG 1000 

• M109 155mm self propelled howitzer to include current M109A6 Paladin 
Mk45 

• M9 Armored Combat Earthmover (ACE) 

• M113 Family of Vehicles to include armored personnel carriers, medical, command and control, engineering mortar launching vehicles 
As a key member of the U.S. Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) Team, BAE Systems is responsible for five of the eight manned variants and for major elements of the common platform design. These critical weapons will be the first in a new line of combat vehicles and systems that will empower soldiers through unmatched firepower, situational awareness and survivability. 

Technology developments in composite materials, hybrid electric power systems, active protective suites, integrated vehicle survivability, reactive and passive armor kits, crew station design, training systems, unmanned ground vehicle capabilities and other features position the organization at the forefront for future ground combat system developments. 

U.S. Combat Systems is certified to ISO 9001 standards and Capability Maturity Model - Integrated (CMM-I) for systems and software engineering.


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