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Job Description What is it like to work at BAE Systems? Imagine being part of a team that designs, develops, and delivers cutting-edge products that make a tangible impact on national security and defense. At BAE Systems, you'll collaborate with talented professionals who share your passion for innovation and excellence, and have opportunities to grow and develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

BAE Systems Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems (C4ISR) business area is seeking a Principal Program Quality Engineer in the Adaptive Communication & Sensing (AC&S) Product Line. Our Quality Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our C4ISR AC&S Product Line, which are used by military and government agencies around the world. Responsibilities: Lead quality engineering efforts to develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and standards for C4ISR Tactical Systems programs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate quality risks, and implement corrective actions as needed

Develop and maintain quality engineering documentation, including quality plans, procedures, and reports

Manage PMR/MRB process including review and disposition of nonconfomances and variances

Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, including AS9100

Provide technical guidance and expertise to junior engineers and quality engineers

Analyze and resolve complex quality issues, and implement process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of engineering/technical experience in lieu of degree

Ability to read, interpret and understand a drawing, print and specification

Communication in a clear, concise and professional manner with multiple customers in different organizations, functions and the US Government

Interpersonal communication is verbal and written formats

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Ability to learn BAE Systems 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

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field

Subject Matter Expert on 8D / RCCA

Active secret clearance

Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience

Program process definition and documentation

First Article Inspection (FAI) AS9102 experience

Green Belt/ Black Belt certification

Hands on experience in a Defense Contracting Environment

AS9145- Advanced Product Quality Program exposure

Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies

Presentation of product to customer for acceptance/ "sell off"

Preparation of documentation packages for customer review

Hardware Inspection Criteria

Quality Management Systems (AS9100)

Quality Auditing

Configuration Control and Hardware Configuration Reporting

Rework and Repair processing

Production Hardware and/or Software processing

Customer Requirements and flow down into program execution and tasking

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259

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, 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. 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.