Environmental Engineer

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking an outstanding Environmental Engineer for an opportunity to support the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) development and acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) – the Sentinel.

The Environmental Engineer will support the Sentinel development within the Systems Engineering and Integration Division by ensuring program compliance with applicable Federal, State, Local, Department of Defense (DoD), and USAF environmental regulations. Additionally, the successful engineer will help guide the development of ICBM-unique hardware for the Sentinel weapon system through preparing and maintaining National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Programmatic Environmental Safety and Health Evaluation (PESHE), and Demilitarization and Disposal Plan documentation, Special Studies & Analyses, and briefing materials (briefings, point papers, and white papers).


The specific responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and maintain the Sentinel Environmental Health & Safety Plan, Pollution Prevention Program, Operating Instructions for Environmental Issues, and the Hazardous Materials Management Program Plan.
• Conduct hazardous materials support and technical reviews of new materials, processes, and technologies in accordance with operating procedures for Hazardous Materials, Hazard Assessment Test Reports, Chemical Safety Program Plans, Chemical Accident or Incident Reports, and Threat Hazard Assessments.
• Provide technical support for environmental compliance by reviewing and reporting on various types of technical memoranda and data, for example, Sentinel Technical Orders, drawings, specifications, change recommendations, and Engineering Technical Analysis Requests.
• Assist the Environmental and Corrosion Engineering Team to ensure performance of assignments is conducted as required by contractual agreements, through interpreting data and preparing findings and recommendations for reports, and by reviewing and coordinating work with team members.
• Attend technical reviews, conferences, and meetings, as required, to represent assigned activity and report on environmental requirements. Develop working group meeting agendas, prepare and consolidate briefing materials, provide meeting minutes, and draft answers to action items assigned by other agencies or organizations.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Environmental and Corrosion Engineering Team Lead

As a BAE team member, you are part of an Integrated Support Contract, meaning, that BAE assists and advises the USAF with technical expertise to manage the prime contractor in developing the weapon system. This position will entail reviewing prime contractor technical documentation, specifications, and design drawings, participation in technical reviews, and providing sound advice/suggestions within this field to the Government customer. As part of the Systems Engineering and Integration Team, the job coordinates environmental requirements with other specialty engineering disciplines to achieve total system integration.
The successful candidate will be energetic, collaborative, self-motivated, and have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment with the desire to make a difference.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/MS degree in Environmental Engineering, Bio-environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or Physics. 12 yrs directly related experience (10 yrs with MS degree).
• At least 6 years of progressive responsibility in providing technical leadership related to Environmental Compliance/Environmental Safety and Occupational Health.
• Must be able to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative, and organize and direct daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong communications skills (oral and written).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Eligible candidates must be able to acquire the requisite security clearance within a reasonable amount of time upon hire.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with military technology and technical data (ICBM weapon system familiarity or experience desired)
• Experience with DoD acquisition programs
• Current U.S. Government security clearance highly desired
• Experience within the field of corrosion prevention

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

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 Intelligence & Security 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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.