Program Quality Engineer - THAAD Development

Job Description
Are you inspired to join an organization with a strong culture, that’s focused on ensuring we are hearing all voices, being brilliant on the basics, and developing our teams and leaders? BAE systems puts our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”

BAE Systems Precision Strike (PS) business area is seeking a Program Quality Engineer to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Development program. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the THAAD Development Quality Manager helping BAE Systems address the obsolescence and expanded capabilities of the THAAD Seeker. Requirements flow down and compliance will play a significant part of everyday life. An understanding of development programs will benefit you in this role.

Responsibilities in this role will include support to the buying, validating and verification of test equipment, long lead material, support to the factory build process, product acceptance and customer sell off, first article inspection, non-conformance tracking and management, as well as additional Design Quality support of product development.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 2-6+ years of relevant experience or 6-10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Ability to read, interpret and understand a drawing, print and specification
• Demonstrated Communication Skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills (listening and communicating within a group/team)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including word, excel, power point
• Ability to learn BAE Systems hardware, software and data management programs
• Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplined team
• Ability to work independently with little to no oversight
• Producing high quality work in a face paced, dynamic work environment
• Requirements Management including creation of non-conformances against requirements and working to resolution and closure
• Review, analyze and report on quality discrepancies and data within the program

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field
• Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience
• Organizational skills – able to prioritize and understand what needs to be done quickly as an individual contributor
• Hands on experience in a Defense Contracting Environment
• Preferred active secret clearance
• Familiarity with the following:
  • Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
  • First Article Inspection (FAI) AS9102
  • Customer Requirements and flow down into program execution
  • Preparation of documentation packages for customer review
  • Quality Management Systems (AS9100)
  • AS9145 - Advanced Product Quality Program

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.