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Project Engineer I – Cryo Systems

BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems logoBAE Systems Space & Mission Systems$118,095–$200,762/yrBroomfield, Colorado, United StatesFull-timePosted 4w ago
  • No experience required
  • Secret clearance

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</br><b>Job Description </b></br><div>Join the BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Cryogenic Engineering Team as a Project Engineer.

In this role, you will be accountable for managing and delivering a defined and agreed upon scope of work that meets requirements and cost/schedule commitments.<br><br>The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions.

Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. </div><br><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong><br> <ul><li>Represent the Cryogenic team in technical discussions and guide technical decisions and make risk-based decisions.</li><li>Apply Cost Account Management (CAM) principles and earned value management to decisions.</li><li>Generate time-phased staffing and material estimates for area of responsibility and manage to an agreed upon staffing level. </li><li>Generate schedules and track tasks using Microsoft Project or similar tool. </li><li>Manage subcontracts of a variety of contract types.</li><li>Manage company-wide technical priorities in relation to customer technical and programmatic priorities.</li><li>Lead a team of cryo engineers through design, analysis, and use of flight cryogenic systems and/or ground support equipment including cryocoolers, cryoradiators and dewars from concept through detailed design.</li><li>Create effective plans; conduct cost estimating and manage efforts of the cryo-thermal design team; may be expected to provide up front, initial direction in estimating the complete task to ensure that total effort remains in scope.</li><li>Manage program personnel, cost, and schedule, up to and including thermal IPT Manager.</li><li>Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.

Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.</li><li>Perform other duties as necessary.</li></ul> <p><strong>On-Site Work Environment: </strong>This position requires regular in-person engagement by working <strong>on-site five days </strong>each normally scheduled week in the primary work location.

Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.</p><br><strong>Working Conditions:</strong><br> <ul><li>Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.</li><li>May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.</li><li>May access other facilities in various weather conditions.</li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li>BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience. </li><li paraeid="{999c6f07-23d0-44d9-aef7-013b495d58ee}{138}" paraid="1195412636">Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.

Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customer counterparts.</li><li>Experience with product lifecycle management and change control required.</li><li>Experience with project lifecycle management and EVM methodologies required.</li><li>Proficiency with MS Office suite and Microsoft Project, or equivalent</li><li>Successful lead and/or supervisory experience of cryo-thermal engineering activities.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced, team environment.</li></ul><span style="color:#ffffff;">#LI-GJ1</span><p>A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position.

However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. </p></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li>Advanced degree is preferred.</li><li>Experience with specifications and verification of requirements preferred.</li><li>Proficiency with DOORS and or Jama preferred.</li><li>Experienced with cryogenic processes and materials usage preferred.</li><li>Ability to attain/Current Top-Secret clearance with favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).</li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems, Inc.</b></br>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.<br><br>Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers.

We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.<br><br>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.<br><br>Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

From BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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