Job Description About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
As 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.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.
BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Job Description:
To be successful, the candidate must be skilled in the business processes that enable safe and effective program structuring, monitoring and execution. The ability to communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and work in a visible and proactive manner is an imperative aspect of the role, and will be evaluated equally alongside specific, applied experiences. The ideal candidate will be highly engaging, team-oriented, customer-focused, and able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment.
Primary roles and responsibilities:
1. Interface with dedicated SSP customer on an as-needed basis to provide Safety support products
2. Engage with SSP Weapon System Safety, Technical Branch, and BAE Systems Leadership
3. Prepare and present SSP Command Safety material as needed
4. Act as a non-authoritative liaison for SSP Command Safety staff
Necessary capabilities:
1. Conduct system safety analysis of hardware and software changes for hazard impacts
2. Review, develop, maintain, and update safety hazard analyses to include; System Hazard Analyses (SHA), Safety Assessment Reports (SAR), Preliminary Hazard List (PHL), Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA), and Functional Hazard Analyses (FHA)
3. Prepare, review, and update technical data packages and presentation materials
4. Participate in Design Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings, and various working groups and safety review meetings
5. Support the development and updating of System Safety documents to support customer safety contractual requirements
6. Review system requirements documentation to identify potential hazardous conditions and make recommendations to system design in collaboration with program staff
7. Perform safety analyses to identify potential deficiencies in operating and maintenance procedures and ordnance handling procedures
8. Review system test plans and make recommendations to resolve deficiencies and to ensure safety requirements are met
9. Assess change proposals and other system alteration/change requests to identify/verify safety risks
10. Perform tasks included in MIL-STD-882E
11. Contribute to the development of systems requirements models in support of the Model Based Engineering (MBE) effort
12. Collaborate with cross-program safety counterparts and support weapon systems working groups
13. Develop a close and trusted relationship with customers at all levels enabling enhancement of our service delivery to those customers
14. Serve as an interfaces between customers and the BAE Systems program organization, facilitating a successful partnership Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Secret Clearance required with ability to gain a Top Secret Clearance
- Experience within the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Office, and the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS)
- Skills in analysis, critical thinking, and technical problem solving
- Experience preparing for customer meetings
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to establish a strong, positive customer relationship
- Ability to interact with, and effectively present information to employees and management
- Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, and PLM (e.g. Windchill or equivalent)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Ability to engage with SSP Weapon System Safety and Technical Branches and BAE Systems Leadership
- Experience with Hazard Analysis Applications, Fault Tree Analysis Applications, Model Based Engineering, MagicDraw, Cameo Collaborator, Teamwork cloud, and SysML
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
