Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and develop an EW skill set and work to achieve their maximum capability? BAE Systems is looking for System Engineers who want to embrace this challenge working on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35, F22 and F15 aircraft.

Offering a flexible work environment that provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. Offering a 9/80 work week over a two-week period. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is looking for an Electronic Warfare, EW, Systems Engineer that will be involved integrating and testing complex real time embedded electronic warfare systems. Motivated and positive minded engineers must hold an active United States security clearance and skilled in areas needed for cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams. BAE Systems is focused on enhancing operational EW capabilities for a wide variety of platforms. Constituent to the EW objectives of improving air vehicle survivability and executing suppression and destruction of enemy air defenses, BAE Systems develops technology for RF sensing, signal processing, identification, detection, and geolocation of emitters.

In this position you will perform systems engineering functions such as developing and managing systems level requirements, developing operational systems concepts, performing system architecture trade studies, originating design concepts, and/or performing systems level integration and test for highly complex EW systems.

Responsibilities may include:

Working on a team of Integrated Product Team of engineers (Hardware, Software and Systems) on EW related programs performing one of more of the following systems engineering functions:

1. Execution of systems planning and requirements development

1. Allocation of requirements to engineering disciplines

1. Creation and review of systems requirements to include, software, component, subsystem, and operational concepts

1. Understanding and implementing the product development process

1. Schedule and cost account responsibilities for systems team

1. Creating system test plans, procedures and reports

1. Working integration, and verification testing

1. Will have outside contact with customers, other contractors and government officials.

1. Manage and participate in trade studies, peer reviews, and customer meetings (SRR, PDR, CDR)

1. Preparing and delivering technical presentations internally and with customers.

1. Monitor and report metrics such as System Technical Performance Measures

1. Supports proposal development activities.

1. Generation of White Papers

1. Support external testing (e.g., Range test, Flight test, etc)

Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree of Science (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:

• 8+ Years with BS

• 6+ Years with MS

• 4+ Year with PHD

• Possess an Active US Government security clearance (with ability to possess TS)

• Expert in effectively documenting, communicating and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations.

• Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test)

• EW Domain experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related engineering

• Project/Program team member responsible for workflow, which is dynamic in nature.

• Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems

• Experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management.

• Model based systems engineering experience with tools such as MagicDraw.

• Familiarity or experience with Agile Systems Engineering

• Active United States security clearance, Top Secret, SCI Eligible

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.