Media Production Spec II at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc.

The Strategic Operations (StratOps) Strategic Capabilities Unit, consists of Washington DC Operations, Marketing & Communications and Strategic Development. The StratOps team promotes and elevates the business within our markets, works with customers and industry to influence and drive growth and facilitate collaboration across the business enterprise to increase opportunities.

What You’ll Do:
 

• Create scientifically accurate renders and animations for both print and motion design. Background in the processing of engineering models like CAD is highly beneficial. 
• Design and produce compelling videos through scriptwriting, storyboard creation, cinematography, motion graphics and video editing. 
• Commercial or Industrial product photography with demonstrated skills in off-camera strobe lighting, color control, and pre-determined staging of product. 
• Work with other Media Production and Creative Media specialists, Marketing & Communication team members and subject matter experts in the business on rendering, video and photography projects. 
• 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 five 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 environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s 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. 
• Must be able to provide an example of 3D rendering work (Both still and animation) 
• Must be able to provide a reel/and or example of a written script for a complete application.  
• Must be skilled in concept art and design. 
• Must be able to research and construct compelling and informative narratives through treatments, scriptwriting, and storyboarding. Must have a working knowledge of design systems and software required for Broadcast Design (Blender, Cinema4D, Unreal Engine, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere). 
• Must have experience or academic background in 3D rendering, videography, video editing, motion graphics and photography. 
• Must have experience with audio engineering.  
• Must have excellent time management and ability to meet fixed deadlines and quick turnarounds. 

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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. 

• Experience with the filming and processing of Blackmagic Cinema footage preferred. 
• Preferred experience working efficiently in a secure access environment with limited software functionality and limited connectivity (ex. operating without access to AI tools). 
• Preferred experience working in a lab, cleanroom or another type of facility that requires being mindful of physical conditions such as working around restricted or sensitive materials. 
• Must have experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously as well as flexibility in moving from one project to the next. 
• Must have the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. 
• Must have experience in the aerospace industry or other technical field. 
• Must have excellent communications, interpersonal, computer and organizational skills.