**Job Description** BAE Systems, a leading defense contractor and Fortune 500 Company, is seeking an Engineer Technologist Senior Principal to join our Naval weapon systems team in Louisville, Kentucky. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and their well-being. We prioritize safety, offer generous benefits, and promote work life balance, like a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Our ideal candidate will challenge our current operations and focus on improving all facets of our machining and production processes across the site, including new equipment and product integration. The Engineer Technologist Senior Principal will be the leaders in machining innovation across the Production Value Stream and will be at the forefront of problem solving and resolution to technical production barriers. They are responsible for ensuring technical compliance to manufacturing processes, Policies, and procedures while providing innovative solutions to our cross-functional teams to improve customer delivery, cost and schedule. As the Engineer Technologist Senior Principal, you will + Providing strategic technical direction and guidance on complex projects, influencing technical decisions and ensuring alignment with business goals + Work with cross-functional teams, including design, quality, and production, to ensure seamless integration of machining processes + Providing technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers and technicians, leading cross-functional teams, and influencing technical decisions + Developing new machining processes, improving existing ones, and creating necessary tooling and fixtures + Identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment and product quality + Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with machining operations and new technologies + Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for analysis research, and historical records related to machining processes + Identify equipment needs and improvements and pursue capital expenditure for implementation + Developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks associated with machining operations and new technologies **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + B.S. degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as engineering or technology + Deep knowledge of various machining processes, equipment, tooling, and materials + Proficiency in using Siemens NX software for design and programming of machining operations + Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions + Ability to plan, execute, and manage complex projects, ensuring they are completed successfully on-time and with high-quality results + Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing + Knowledge of quality control procedures, inspection requirements, and relevant industry standards + Able to plan manufacturing production schedules in accordance with production timeline + Leading the creation of ROMs, BOE and quoting + Proficiency of MS Office Suite products (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.) + Experience with Capital Project management and implementation of new equipment and/or factory setup **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Defense Contracting Experience + Ability to program multiple head configurations a plus + 10 years in a machining and manufacturing environment + Capable of programming complex 3, 4, and 5 axis mills, along with multi-axis vertical and horizontal lathes + Knowledge of writing and editing Post Processors + Program/Project management (PMP a plus) **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457 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. **Engineering Technologist Senior Principal (Machining)** **114895BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression