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The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently.The selected candidate will: Work collaboratively with experienced mechanical and electrical engineers to develop SWS System Level Test ProceduresApply knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validationDevelop test requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques to support system integrationDevelop and maintain technical documentation, including reports, manuals, and other materialsSupport on-site system-level testing, data collection, data analysis, and documentationTrack and solve test anomalies and preparing associated test analysis reportsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement engineering solutionsAs a decades long sole-source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.RequiredEducation, Experience, & SkillsTypical education and related/relevant work experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or other related science, engineering or technical degree and two years of related/relevant work experience, OR a Master's degree in a technical field, OR at least eight years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a degree.Additional skills/experience required: A proven track record of technical expertise, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasksAbility to work and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including management, customers, and external contractors, across various levels of the organizational hierarchyExcellent technical writing and communication skills, including the ability to provide clear and concise presentations on advanced technical conceptsDemonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to interpret and follow requirementsExcellent interpersonal skills used when interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with colleagues, and customersAbility to exercise discretion and independent judgment and make sound decisions while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulationsEligible for a Top Secret (TS) security clearancePreferred Education, Experience, & Skills2 years of relevant professional experienceActive DoD SECRET security clearanceCurrent D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational KnowledgeSSBN Missile Technician or Navigation Electronics Technician with TRIDENT II SWS/SWSSS deployed experienceWorking knowledge of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organizationExperience developing test procedures for verification of complex systemsModel Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or Digital Engineering (DE) experienceKnowledge of CAD/CAM/3D ModelingExperience with configuration management software tools, e.g. WindchillWorking knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS softwarePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275 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 Intelligence & SecurityBAE 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, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. 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