Senior Program Quality Engineer

and quality standards. Provide input on risk mitigation and program documentation, integrating quality assurance processes into the program design and execution activities.

• ✓Interface and guide a broad range of program personnel including design, manufacturing, inspection and test engineering.
• ✓Investigate and resolve complex quality issues. Identify root cause and implement corrective action. Documents findings for traceability and lessons learned and support continuous improvement efforts across programs.
• ✓Chair the Material Review Board (MRB) for programs with knowledge of dispositions and compliance with customer flowed requirements; track MRB items
• ✓Identify areas for improvement and proposes changes to enhance efficiency and quality outcome.
• ✓Participate and at times, lead, audit activities, including both internal and external audits and third-party certifications.
• ✓Participate in manufacturing activities, collaborating with production teams to integrate quality standards into manufacturing operations including manufacturing process plan reviews and shop order generation.
• ✓Collect and interpret data related to quality performance and program objectives. Support the development of metrics to monitor program-specific goals and requirements. Share data-driven insights with the team to support informed decision-making.
• ✓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 five 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.

• ✓BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 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.
• ✓Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work in and contribute to a cross functional team environment.
• ✓A demonstrated understanding of basic aerospace and defense industry and government specifications and standards and the

contained therein that guide the design, build, and test of hardware.

• ✓A demonstrated understanding of Quality Engineering (QE) principles, tools, methods, and standards.
• ✓Willingness to take initiative, be able to complete tasks in a timely manner, and have good time management and organizational skills.

• ✓Active Secret Clearance.
• ✓Certified Quality Engineer.

Pay Information

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 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, spac