F-35 Senior System Engineer (Testing)

Job Description
BAE Systems has an exciting opportunity for a F-35 Senior System Engineer (Testing) on the Data Analysis, Products, and Services (DAPS) team.
The F-35 Senior System Engineer (Testing) will write and carry out detailed test plans for the F-35 Prognostic Health Management (PHM) Platform in support of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS). This role will ensure to our customers that the algorithms the team develops meets the desired requirements and operate as the maintainer would expect in the field.
This ensures the F-35 fleet remains highly available and mission capable all while driving overall fleet maintenance costs down. The applicant must be a self-starter and have an acumen for testing new technologies to industry standards. They must be able to quickly solve problems, possess the aptitude to analyze root causes and utilize organizational skills to prepare and present findings to the broader team.
The F-35 Senior System Engineer (Testing) responsibilities include:

• Collaboration with software engineers to create test plans within an ALIS environment
• Develop and maintain tests and testing environment.
• Carry out testing within an ALIS environment to industry standards
• Collaborate with BAE SYSTEMS and Lockheed Martin subject matter experts (SME's)
• Develop validation and verification scenarios
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with a development team that has a footprint in the US and the UK.
• Analyze and Verify System Requirements.
• Produce documentation outlining their analysis
• Developing a systems engineering plan to provide essential Structures PHM capability within a Global Sustainment toolset.
• Working within an Agile Development environment, as part of a small team, to provide detailed System Design and preliminary Software Design
• Developing technical route maps in readiness for major customer reviews
• Interface with a variety of stakeholders (both internal and external to BAES) to develop software capabilities
• Manage a complex workload according to the needs of the contracted schedule
• Providing internal progress reports
• Attending and providing input to customer review meetings

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or other related field (or equivalent experience) with at least four years of professional experience.
• Experience in developing and writing test plans
• Experience in execution of manual or automated test cases
• Experience in system engineering methodologies
• Knowledge of the F-35 program
• Experience using ALIS programs such as CMMS and SHM
• Ability to work independently with general guidance from technical manager.
• Able to converse about technical content with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience with Configuration Management Processes and Tools.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with database management software such as Oracle SQL Developer or DBeaver
• Experience writing and executing SQL scripts and queries
• ALIS Admin experience
• Experience using Common Desktop Environment (CDE) or System Test Tool
• Experience utilizing the Atlassian Tool Suite: JIRA, Confluence, and BitBucket
• Proven communication experience across diverse teams in multiple locations
• Experience with aircraft maintenance practices and procedures

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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 & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.