Strategic Systems

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Architecture Manager to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system . We expect the candidate to be a self-starter who can quickly come up to speed on new technologies and work collaboratively with system domain SMEs, peers, managers, and customers; collaborate within a team environment to produce state-of-the-art, model-based requirements, interface, and design specifications and have excellent people skills and the desire and self-confidence to work with a highly technical team of engineers. This position is responsible for providing leadership within a systems engineering team that specifically focuses on overseeing the implementation and application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies throughout the design and development lifecycle of complex systems, utilizing digital models to manage system requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation processes across the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities of this position includes, but is not limited to: * Leading MBSE adoption: Driving the integration of MBSE practices within the engineering team, promoting the use of modeling tools and ensuring consistent application of MBSE standards across projects. * Model development and governance: Managing the creation, maintenance, and governance of system models, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability between different model elements. * Stakeholder collaboration: Facilitating communication and alignment between various stakeholders including system architects, designers, verification & validation engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless integration of models throughout the development process. * Tool selection and implementation: Evaluating and selecting appropriate MBSE tools based on project needs, providing training and support to the team on tool usage and best practices. * Quality assurance: Establishing processes to monitor and manage the quality of system models, including validation and verification activities to ensure model fidelity and reliability. * Project planning and execution: Integrating MBSE into project plans, defining milestones and deliverables related to model development, and ensuring timely completion of modeling activities in both waterfall and agile methodologies. * Internal Support: Gains internal support to operate and establish strong working relationships with customers, technical staff, managers, and peers * Strategize: Performs a range of project management activities, such as developing program strategies, tracking & and scheduling, and establishing and maintaining databases * Supervision: Supervise employees to include timecard approval, performance reviews, and hiring actions #LI-VW1
#LI-Hybrid 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. Required Education, Experience, & Skills * Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, or other related technical field and 8+ years related expereince. * 2 years of experience performing Model Based Systems Engineering in a government consulting environment or equivalent * Direct experience in Systems Engineering and SysML/UML modeling capabilities utilizing modeling tools such as Cameo * Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, navigate at the expert level with System Modeling tools, and are familiar with developing Use Cases, Activity Models, and other SYSML models. * Experience applying modeling to support a system's or SoS' requirements, design, analysis, verification, and validation activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle phases * Experience Implementing a model-based culture, leveraging capabilities of the digital enterprise environment infrastructure of the organization * Proven experience in delivering large-scale DoD systems engineering projects * In-depth understanding of systems engineering principles, methodologies, MBSE, and best practices Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Proficiency in systems monitoring, diagnostics and performance analysis tools * Experience utilizing model data support to enable the creation of a digital thread across other engineering disciplines (e.g., cyber and safety). * Knowledge/Experience supporting Navy SSP Strategic Weapons System Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035 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.