Senior Battery Systems Engineer - Endicott, United States - BAE Systems

Description

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely (Multiple positions available.)

Looking to make a difference by solving tough, real-world problems? Electronic Systems employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet to reducing carbon-dioxide emissions in the cities around the globe. At Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS), you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Our US Controls engineering team is already the leader in safety critical aerospace electronics and high-power electric drive systems for commercial transit. Now we're drawing on that expertise to build energy storage solutions for electrically powered aircraft. Developing batteries capable of safely powering aircraft is a tremendous challenge, but every day BAE Systems is getting closer to making sustainable aviation a reality. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Come build your career with us.

Our growing business is located in the Greater Binghamton area which is home to several sports teams, shopping centers, a growing downtown, the State University of New York at Binghamton, several large healthcare employers and some of New York's top-ranked school districts. The area enjoys a rich heritage with multiple diverse communities with local cuisine and festival celebrations. From the area to an hour out there is access to hiking, skiing, lakes, waterparks, casinos, golfing, camping and vineyards. A 9/80 work schedule gives employees a great opportunity to experience all that the region has to offer and provides a balanced work and family lifestyle.

This individual will develop propulsion battery systems for conventional aircraft, helicopters, and Advanced Air Mobility vehicles using the latest cell and packaging technology. The role includes opportunities to create system architectures, develop requirements, design solutions, perform system integration and verify the design. As a technical leader in our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring successful technical execution of development programs, providing critical input to Systems Engineering discipline processes and growing the organization's talent pipeline through mentoring and coaching.

The role includes applying system engineering principles to development of aerospace propulsion battery systems through one or more of the following responsibilities:

• Develop, allocate and manage complex system, hardware and software requirements
• Research and develop complex, safety critical, high power battery system designs and architectures
• Define hardware, software, and programmable logic interfaces and functionality
• Prepare and/or review documentation for system designs and architectures in accordance with established system development processes and procedures
• Perform system and/or product integration
• Verify and validate complex aspects of system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
• Produce and/or review technical documents, specifications and standards

Candidates should possess strong communication skills both written and oral. Candidates should also demonstrate sound interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface, coordinate and negotiate with company personnel, customers and suppliers. An individual at this level should demonstrate the ability to lead small work groups or program teams.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. This position is based in Endicott, NY.

Who you are:

• Collaborative: "You love working with a team and receiving input from others."
• Customer / Client-Oriented: "You're always anticipating your customer's needs and working to exceed their expectations."
• Innovative: "You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster."

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

B.S. Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field (minimum)

8 years of experience designing, architecting and integrating battery systems, especially for high-power or safety critical applications

Demonstrated experience integrating battery systems into vehicles or high-level power system architectures.

Experience in full lifecycle development including system requirements, design, system-level integration, validation, and verification.

Technical writing skills: capable of creating required engineering documentation.

Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership.

Knowledge of high voltage (> 400 volts) electrical power system design.

Knowledge of battery management system designs

Knowledge of thermal management of energy storage systems, air and liquid cooling.

Knowledge of system safety principles and failure modes and effects analysis techniques.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master's Degree in related engineering field

Experience with development of formal validation and verification procedures.

Knowledgeable of commercial and military certification objectives and activities.

Working knowledge of model based development of systems and/or software.

Demonstrated experience testing batteries and power systems.

Demonstrated experience with deploying battery systems for safety critical applications.

Knowledge of with ARP-4754A and ARP-4761.

Demonstrated experience with DO-311A

Demonstrated experience with FAA TSO process

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $ $173700

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Explore Location

The ideal candidate will help build, maintain, and troubleshoot, the company's rapidly expanding infrastructure. They will work alongside other engineers to ensure highest levels of performance and ability, and manage any problems that arise.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor installed systems
• Test and maintain operation systems
• Monitor application performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Experience in configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting systems
• Strong scripting and technical skills