Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Sr Hardware Engineering Project Assistant with a passion for supporting engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading Global Positioning Systems (GPS) products.

Working independently, this position is responsible for providing hardware development support. This person will be the engineering build and material coordinator as well as the engineering liaison. Primary tasks for this position includes ordering and kitting of parts, coordinating builds, managing short lead time requests, creating and managing parts tracking spreadsheets, working with purchasing to obtain quotes and lead times, coordinating shipments, working with Customer Owned Property and other general support as requested within the hardware engineering teams. The ideal candidate will be a self starter, proactive, able to work with engineering to meet multiple deadlines, thrives on working in a fast paced environment, and is a proven multi-tasker with a strong attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ordering and tracking parts

• BOM creation

• Tracking/managing short lead time simulations, creating routes and reports for yield and defects configuration and serialization

• Facilitating peer reviews

• Releasing drawings/documents, tracking and ordering GCD

• Shipping support as requested

• Edits format of required documentation

• Interfaces with technicians, engineers and engineering managers to create/ edit documentation.

• Assists the Project Engineer (PE)/Technical Project Manager (TPM) with various project management tasks as required

• Assists in tracking action items, risk management tools, and tasks in the change management tools

• Networks with both internal and external personnel at multiple levels in own area of expertise

• Represents organization as a prime contact on projects, often coordinating activities of support personnel and communicating effectively

• Obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the function of the department or which may be of sensitive nature.

• Generally works on moderately difficult assignments which are given in terms of objectives to be accomplished and priorities to be followed. Requires judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school diploma and 5+ years of experience

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card)

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Oracle

• Strong communication and project coordination skills

• Experience with customer support and service preferred
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• College Degree
• Previous Engineering experience

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.