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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.