Overview

　　As we enter a new era of futuristic systems, BlueHalo is emerging as a leader, partner, innovator, and manufacturer. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

　　Being on the BlueHalo team means working alongside the brightest minds in technology on the toughest challenges facing our nation – not just occasionally, but every single day. Together, we are leading the transformation of modern warfare and each BlueHalo employee plays a key role. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond a rewarding salary and benefits package. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Having fun doing it with a team that feels like family across BlueHalo Nation is the ultimate perk. From Space and Directed Energy to Cyber and Intelligence to C4ISR and Air & Missile Defense, there is no limit to where you can take your career with us. Are you ready to launch a career at BlueHalo?

　　If you are seeking a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual, then come be a part of our leadership team and all programs supported across the division. We are producing cutting edge advanced RF and directed energy technologies from assembly, integration, and test across the site.

　　You’d like to do this

　　BlueHalo is seeking a lead engineer to join our space technologies team. As the lead engineer, you will play a critical part in technology and product development of precision optical pointing and tracking systems including gimbals and fast steering mirrors needed for laser communications and remote-sensing payloads.

　　Responsibilities

　　Provide technical leadership to a multidisciplinary engineering team in the design, build, and qualification of new space-capable precision opto-mechanical systems including gimbals and fast steering mirrors.

　　Understand the big picture as well as fine details to make technical decisions, sometimes in situations in which a complete set of data is not available.

　　Be responsible for technical systems engineering including architecture development, requirements flow-down, and test planning.

　　Work with the division technical director to drive innovation in product development including advanced materials, analysis methods, and system architecture.

　　Be responsible for technical risk management including developing risk mitigation strategies.

　　Act as primary point of contact for technical communication with customers, both for existing programs and new work.

　　Be responsible for technical proposal development.

　　Mentor junior engineering staff members and promote a culture of continuous learning.

　　You’re required to have this

　　Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related field.

　　At least 5 years of experience with design and analysis of space components, assemblies, and systems.

　　At least 5 years of experience with engineering design and analysis tools (e.g. Solidworks, ANSYS)

　　Leadership and management skills as demonstrated by prior role(s) as lead engineer or engineering manager and execution of one or more programs from start to finish.

　　Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) as demonstrated by experience with multiple design review meetings or similar report/presentation scenarios.

　　Problem solving mindset.

　　Ability to work on-site in Albuquerque full-time.

　　Supervisory Responsibility

　　Oversee a team of engineers based in a matrix structure.

　　The position does not have direct supervisory responsibility, but the candidate will be expected to communicate tasking closely with the engineering leads.

　　Leading the Transformation

　　The BlueHalo Effect It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe. Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured. Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect! EEO Statement BlueHalo is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [email protected]. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

　　ID2024-4787

　　Job LocationsUS-NM-Albuquerque