Job Information
BAE Systems Weapons Systems Test Engineer in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Job Description
What's it like to work on a driven team of game changers? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer a generous salary and benefit package, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
BAE Systems is seeking a Weapons Systems Test Engineer to work with design and project teams to develop, plan, and perform product evaluations. The products can be developmental, mature / fielded systems, and anything in between.
This is an on-site position with approximately 50% travel to support testing. Technicians and engineers work together in cross-functional teams where they are likely to develop close collegial relationships built on trust and integrity.
As a Test Engineer, you will:
Plan, coordinate, direct, and evaluate weapons system and explosives testing activities.
Coordinate test site personnel schedules for Test and Field Support.
Provide engineering consultation to other technical groups based on test event results.
Document and monitor testing outcomes and establish steps to remedy problems.
Participate in customer meetings and reviews.
Ensure technical outcomes are consistent with established engineering concepts and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met.
Meet tight timelines without compromising quality or safety.
May prepare and/or review engineering drawings and/or specifications pertaining to weapons systems and explosives testing.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety and occupational health standards and site requirements.
Collaborate with technical experts in the propellant and ammunition handling and testing.
Operate in a highly dynamic team environment.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers and effectively communicate with them to resolve intricate technical problems.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2 years related experience.
May consider candidates who don't meet the above requirements for a more junior role.
Strong clear verbal and written communication aptitude to prepare technical reports, papers, and presentations and deliver them in written and oral form to customers and senior management.
Experience delivering assigned tasks with minimal guidance.
Willingness to accept field assignments and associated travel to test locations.
Experience successfully interfacing with other internal and external agencies.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred bachelor s degree in mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering.
Familiarity with laws, regulations, and standards applicable to range, weapons systems, and munition safety.
Experience with Weapons Systems and Munitions Development and Test support.
Current Secret Clearance preferred.
Ammunition and Explosive material experience and accumulated training.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480
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.
Weapons Systems Test Engineer
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