BAE Systems, Inc.
Engineer Senior - Materials & Process Senior Engineer (PWA/CCA/Microelectronics focus)
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As a Senior Materials & Process Engineer, you'll design and implement materials and processes for aerospace applications, ensuring quality and compliance with engineering standards. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, oversee material qualification, and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Job Description
We believe a career should be filled with innovation and hands on involvement in the next generation technology for our nation. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems Inc. 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. As part of the Materials & Process Engineering department within the Space and Missions Systems sector, you'll join a group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
We are looking for a Materials & Process Engineer to add their skills to our team supporting the development of new designs and also supporting a highly vertically integrated production environment. This is a dynamic job working across numerous engineering and manufacturing disciplines on products that range from the newest F-35 fighter aircraft, the AMRAAM missile to the Orion Spacecraft for NASA's Artemis Mission.
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:
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:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
A DoD Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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, 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. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
We believe a career should be filled with innovation and hands on involvement in the next generation technology for our nation. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems Inc. 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. As part of the Materials & Process Engineering department within the Space and Missions Systems sector, you'll join a group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
We are looking for a Materials & Process Engineer to add their skills to our team supporting the development of new designs and also supporting a highly vertically integrated production environment. This is a dynamic job working across numerous engineering and manufacturing disciplines on products that range from the newest F-35 fighter aircraft, the AMRAAM missile to the Orion Spacecraft for NASA's Artemis Mission.
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:
- Work as a team member in the design of Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWA), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and/or Microelectronics Packaging for flight hardware and ground-support equipment, testing and selecting materials and processes to ensure program performance and structural requirements are met.
- Develop and implement materials and processes (M&P) plans for tactical hardware, including leading efforts to qualify new materials and processes for flight usage.
- Review engineering drawings and provide feedback to designers on materials selection, producibility, and process specifications related to Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWA), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and/or Microelectronics Packaging.
- Represent BAE Systems Inc., Space & Mission Systems and customer organizations (e.g. manufacturing, project, systems engineering, mission assurance, production, integration and test, supply chain, etc.) in the implementation of M&P program requirements.
- Direct flow down program M&P requirements to subcontractors and vendors and verify that those requirements are met
- 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 4 or more years related experience
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., master's degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. 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.
- As this position requires operating a company vehicle, an offer and subsequent employment are contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid US driver's license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
- Hands-on experience working in a team environment designing and producing Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWA), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and/or Microelectronics Packaging for aerospace hardware.
- Design, plan and facilitate the fabrication of aerospace hardware utilizing internal BAE Systems facilities and external suppliers.
- Experience in material selection and qualification of metals, polymers, adhesives, composites, including a working knowledge of aerospace and industrial material specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.
A DoD Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Working knowledge with industry standards, design tools, manufacturing standards and fabrication techniques for Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWA), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and/or Microelectronics Packaging.
- Project management experience working with estimating and developing cost and schedule estimates for new and existing program support.
- Broad knowledge in process development and implementation for metal finish, bonding, coatings, plating, including a working knowledge of aerospace and industry process specifications.
- Working knowledge with Statistical Process Control and statistical analytical methods.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing methods and practices (Kanban method, Kaizen events, etc.)
- Active DoD secret clearance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
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, 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. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Aerospace Hardware
Circuit Card Assemblies
Microelectronics
Printed Wiring Assemblies
Statistical Process Control
BAE Systems, Inc. Broomfield, Colorado, USA Office
BAE Systems, Inc. Space & Mission Systems headquarters Office

Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems.
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