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About the Role
The Automation SME Engineer will accelerate automation adoption across Austin, TX factories by defining and executing automation roadmaps. This role combines strategic planning, hands-on implementation, cross-functional collaboration, and vendor engagement to drive transformation.
Responsibilities
- Identify and assess automation opportunities across the ATX manufacturing footprint, focusing on throughput, quality, cost reduction, and ergonomics.
- Develop data-driven business cases, ROI analyses, and implementation plans to support automation investment decisions.
- Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other functional groups to scope, design, validate, and deploy automation solutions.
- Collaborate with external vendors and system integrators to assess automation expertise, specialized equipment, and integration capabilities.
- Support the development and maintenance of long-term automation roadmaps aligned with factory strategies and product line growth.
- Lead automation project execution, including requirements definition, equipment selection, factory acceptance testing, installation, commissioning, and sustainment plans.
- Drive standardized documentation, training materials, and operational readiness for deployed automation systems.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and leverage automation to enhance safety, quality, and operational performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Robotics Engineering, or related discipline
- 6+ years of experience in factory automation, robotics integration, machine vision, controls engineering, or similar technical fields
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to develop cost/benefit analyses and evaluate automation return on investment
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects in a manufacturing environment
- Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills and the ability to work across diverse technical and operational teams
- Experience working with automation vendors, integrators, or capital equipment suppliers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment with significant growth
Skills
- factory automation
- robotics integration
- machine vision
- controls engineering
- analytical skills
- cost/benefit analyses
- automation return on investment
- project leadership
- collaboration
- vendor management
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- Secret Security Clearance
- Defense/Aerospace manufacturing experience
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 6+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $132962 - $226035
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- paid federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program
About the Company
- 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, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
- Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
- Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us.
- We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet.
- When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.