Job Description



The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.




What You'll Do:

• Supervise personnel to meet projected inspection staffing, training, equipment, and overall performance goals while operating within the constraints of available, planned, and budgeted resources.


• Work with production, project, and department management to determine staffing requirements.


• Organize department functions, inclusive of inspection assignments, to maintain program or production schedules.


• May develop and instruct in the principals and concepts of good inspection planning and measurements.


• Identify equipment required to inspect and test incoming production assemblies, subassemblies, and components.


• May develop and implement programs to minimize variability in all phases of the inspection process.


• Apply Statistical Process Control principals to trend analysis and problem solving.


• Resolve quality control problems within the department and other organizations.


• Review and recommend annual capital planning needs; assist in the preparation of justifications.


• Develop and maintain internal and external inspection procedures.


• May participate in strategy setting for the department along with management.


• Lead improvement projects that align to the larger department strategy.


• May participate in managing department budget.


• Prepare and maintain required documentation in accordance with company procedures and government regulations.


• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.


• 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.


• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site three or more days 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.




Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Skills and Education

• BS/BA in related field plus 2 or more years related experience.


• 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.

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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.




About BAE Systems, Inc.



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.



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.



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.



Multiple positions may be available on this opening.