Engineer II - Launch Systems Integration

Job Title

Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You'll Do:

• Support launch segment concept development, including requirements definition, flow-down, development, verification, and interface management.
• Develop, document, and implement technical data/requirements and all deliverables required for launch segment operations.
• Support launch segment concept development for new business proposal activities.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of launch segment processes.
• Interface internally and/or externally with the space segment provider to ensure seamless mission integration.
• Coordinate externally with launch providers, ranges, and mission integration partners, while working internally with Space Vehicle and AI&T teams to support launch campaign execution.
• Serve as the single point of contact for launch system interface definition and implementation.
• Coordinate with System Safety and Launch Site Range Safety teams.
• Manage launch site materials, consumables, and training requirements (e.g., propellant, purge gas, SCAPE).
• Collaborate with launch vehicle providers, such as SpaceX (Falcon 9/Starship), United Launch Alliance (Vulcan), Rocket Lab (Electron/Neutron), New Glenn, and others, to ensure the seamless integration, testing, launch, and safe, reliable operation of each space vehicle.
• Provide technical writing support, including proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interface documentation, and analysis reports.
• 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.

On-Site Work Environment:
This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years of 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.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 Space & Mission 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,…