Nuclear Surety Technical Lead

Nuclear Surety Technical Lead Engineer

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Nuclear Surety Technical Lead Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. As a Surety Technical Lead Engineer, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts in developing and implementing a well-planned systems engineering approach to implementing a strategic vision for surety and system safety engineering, for current and future large-scale missile systems.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team enabling our Nation's technological superiority on strategic missions through development of advanced concepts and initiatives throughout the systems lifecycle. In this role you will lead the technical performance in support of advanced programs under the direction, and in-collaboration with, program management leadership. The Surety Technical Lead will also support technical meetings, prepare and present project status reports to senior Navy and BAE Systems leadership, oversee the development of associated safety deliverables, make recommendations regarding enhanced capabilities, and oversee the development and maintenance of the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Program (SSP) policy and directives.

The primary objective for this role is to provide sound engineering principles and disciplined guidance to ensure successful execution of technical plans and goals while communicating effectively with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning operational decisions, technical risk identification and mitigation, definition and achievement of surety and safety requirements, oversight for the implementation of the safety program plan, and overall end-to-end systems surety engineering process definition and oversight.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in nuclear surety and system safety concepts and an understanding of Navy operations in support of a complex weapon system.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field and at least 10 years related work experience or a master's degree and 8 years of related experience. Candidates that have a high school diploma and 20+ years of experience may also apply.
• Experience supporting complex system design and development in a technical leadership role.
• Thorough understanding and implementation of nuclear surety rules, policies, and processes for system and subsystem requirements, design, and operations associated with nuclear surety applicable to nuclear weapon systems.
• Thorough understanding and implementation of safety risk management processes and mitigation strategies for system safety engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in complex systems engineering processes across the product development lifecycle.
• Experience with developing technical presentations and customer-facing activities at the leadership level.
• Demonstrated success partnering with customers to understand critical challenges, shape customer requirements, develop innovative solutions, and manage execution of solutions through implementation.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills with technical emphasis.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Prior industry experience supporting nuclear surety programs or missile systems in a technical leadership role.
• Prior industry experience that afforded opportunities to ensure the effectiveness of major defense systems such as Trident, Minuteman, or Peacekeeper.
• Knowledge and experience working in the DoD/DOE technical services industry.
• Experience developing safety program plans for DoD Acquisition Programs and in conducting or leading hazard assessments, safety assessments, and special safety studies.
• Certified in one or more of the following safety certification programs: Systems Safety Engineering, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), and OHSMS (Occupational Health and Safety Management System).
• Thorough understanding and implementation of the end-to-end System Engineering lifecycle.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.