Project Engineer Associate – Digital Ecosystem Architecture

Job Description

The Digital Ecosystem Architecture Project Engineer supports the development, coordination, and execution of the organizations enterprise digital ecosystem strategy. This role operates at the intersection of engineering, program management, business operations, and digital transformation, helping to define and mature the architecture, governance, and operational implementation of the companys digital ecosystem.

This role is responsible for supporting activities coordination across business units and capability units to ensure alignment of processes, data, tools, and organizational objectives within the evolving digital ecosystem. The position supports the definition and management of authoritative programmatic and business-domain architecture elements, including data governance, digital thread integration, requirements development, and cross-functional operational coordination.

The ideal candidate combines strong organizational and analytical skills with systems thinking, communication ability, and an interest in enabling enterprise transformation. This role is intended for a highly collaborative individual capable of operating effectively across both technical and non-technical stakeholder communities.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What Youll Do:

• Support the development and maturation of the enterprise digital ecosystem architecture across engineering, programmatic, operational, and business domains
• Contribute to the definition of authoritative programmatic/business-domain nodes, including associated behaviors, interfaces, requirements, and operational workflows
• Assist in defining and documenting digital thread interactions between applications, data sources, processes, and organizations
• Help identify opportunities to improve data flow, traceability, integration, and decision-making across the enterprise
• Coordinate architecture and process alignment activities across multiple business units and capability organizations
• Data Governance & Digital Thread Coordination
  • Support enterprise data governance activities, including data ownership alignment, metadata management, data quality coordination, and governance process implementation.
  • Assist in establishing common approaches for authoritative data management and digital thread continuity.
  • Coordinate with engineering, IT, program management, manufacturing, mission assurance, and operations stakeholders to ensure data interoperability and alignment.
  • Support the identification and documentation of cross-domain dependencies, interfaces, and governance gaps.
• Programmatic & Business Operations Support:
  • Support programmatic management activities associated with the digital ecosystem organization, including:
  • Cost planning and tracking.
  • Budget coordination and reporting.
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development and maintenance.
  • Schedule coordination.
  • Risk and action item tracking.
  • Status reporting and leadership briefings.
  • Assist with strategic planning activities, roadmap coordination, and organizational transformation initiatives.
  • Support preparation of executive-level communications, metrics, dashboards, and presentations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Organizational Change:
  • Facilitate collaboration across engineering, IT, program management, finance, operations/manufacturing, and business operations teams.
  • Support organizational change management (OCM) initiatives associated with digital program execution and digital ecosystem adoption.
  • Help coordinate working groups, workshops, governance forums, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Assist in capturing and communicating best practices, lessons learned, and implementation guidance across the organization.
• 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, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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., Masters 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 organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Experience supporting complex technical, operational, or business initiatives.
• Familiarity with digital transformation, enterprise data management, or systems/process integration concepts.
• Experience supporting engineering, program management, IT, manufacturing, or operations organizations.
• Familiarity with digital engineering, MBSE, PLM, ERP, program controls, or enterprise architecture environments.
• Ability to develop clear documentation, presentations, and status reporting materials.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and operate effectively in evolving environments.

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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.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in a discipline such as:
  • Systems Engineering.
  • Business.
  • Information Systems.
  • Program Management.
  • Computer Science.
  • Data Analytics.
  • Industrial Engineering.
  • Operations Management.
  • Organizational Leadership.
• Experience supporting cost tracking, WBS development, schedule coordination, or reporting activities.
• Familiarity with organizational change management (OCM) practices.
• Experience using collaboration and reporting tools such as Confluence, Jira, Power BI, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
• Desired Attributes:
  • Systems thinker capable of understanding enterprise-level interactions and dependencies.
  • Collaborative and relationship-oriented.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving environments.
  • Solid communicator capable of engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Self-starter with attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Interested in shaping the future of digital engineering and enterprise transformation.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 Space & Mission 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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll 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.