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BAE Systems, Inc. · 3 hours ago

Principal Systems Engineer - APKWS Production Support

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace, and security company, and they are seeking a Systems Engineer to support the production of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS). The role involves leading continuous improvement activities, collaborating with teams to resolve supply chain issues, and providing technical assessments to ensure product quality.

Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Identify and lead continuous improvement activities aimed at mitigating or eliminating problematic designs, build processes, and test plans
Work collaboratively with cross-functional team to resolve supply chain issues
Collaborate with external suppliers and internal procurement teams to meet program technical requirements. Support periodic audits of suppliers’ facilities and processes
Engage regularly with production floor personnel to develop fixtures, improve processes, and increase product quality
Provide technical assessments to Material Review Boards to resolve non-conformances. Skillfully present technical data to internal and external customers
Work within schedule and budget constraints and elevate concerns if challenges arise

Qualification

MATLABPythonProduction metricsMicrosoft OfficeEngineering guided projectilesDesire to learnUnderstanding military operationsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field in addition to 6+ years of relevant industry experience or equivalent
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance – secret or higher
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience writing custom MATLAB and/or Python scripts/applications to process and visualize complex data sets
Strong Microsoft Office skillset, especially data processing in Excel
Familiarity with production factory metrics SPC, L6S, CPK, and trend analysis (Green Belt preferred)
Desire to learn and work with custom software tools and GUIs

Preferred

Familiarity with the Paperless MES System
Experience in engineering guided projectiles
Knowledge of common military and industry specifications and standards
Experience with laboratory integration and test activities involving electronic systems
Experience briefing leadership teams
Understanding of military operations and application of munitions seeker technologies
Desire to learn about weapon system operation and test methods

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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