BAE Systems, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Senior Engineer – Electrical Power Systems
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$97K/yr - $165K/yr
4+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, seeking a Senior Engineer – Electrical Power Systems to join their Electrical Power and Distribution Subsystem team. The role involves collaborating on spacecraft power system development, overseeing critical spacecraft components, and representing the power systems team to ensure mission needs are met.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the EPDS department as part of your core team at BAE Systems
Work together with colleagues on tackling complex and challenging tasks
Support spacecraft power system development at each phase of the program lifecycle
Own several different spacecraft power system roles as the need arises to include but not limited to:
Tasked as the lead Electrical Power Systems engineer working on unique and exciting spacecraft missions to include national defense and civil space
Perform as the Responsible Engineer for EPDS components to include spacecraft battery and/or solar array(s)
Development of a new payload interface box
Provide power system sizing & schedule for new business proposals and opportunities
Oversee the procurement(s) of critical spacecraft components with subcontractors that are vital to program success
Contribute toward advancements in power system architectures for new missions
Manage Independent Research and Development (IR&D) advancing new and innovative technological products and solutions
Represent the power systems team to the space vehicle program at all levels, ensuring the power system can meet the mission needs
Participate both broadly and deeply in power systems for our space missions
Provide contributions that result in more pictures taken, more planets found, more storms tracked, more intelligence gathered
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment
Perform other duties as necessary
Qualification
Required
BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education
Minimum of 4 years direct experience in spacecraft electrical power subsystem engineering or electrical power test or electrical power operations
A desire to learn – our culture fosters intellectual curiosity
A strong technical foundation – people who flourish behave like owners
Preferred
Effectiveness in small teams with broad responsibilities, with eagerness to work for the success of the team
Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment
Solid communication and presentation skills
Capability to learn and apply tools to perform solar array, battery, power conversion, and distribution sizing, and performance analysis
Detailed knowledge relating to some, or all, of the following preferred: Lithium-ion batteries, Solar arrays, Power control and distribution, Power conversion, regulation, and/or direct energy transfer architectures, Charge control methods and power fault protection
Experience with power simulation tools (e.g., PSPICE, MATLAB, etc.)
Experience with defining, developing and delivering space qualified hardware
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
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental
Military
Bereavement
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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