Systems Engineer

Job Description
Shape the future of defense at BAE Systems, Inc. as a full-time Systems Engineer. Join a talented team delivering innovative solutions for the Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) and Mission Computers & Sustainment Solutions product lines, supporting critical programs for the US Navy, Air Force, Army, and our allied partners. You will directly contribute to our nation's defense and security by playing a key role in the development of advanced systems.
We are seeking a proactive engineer with a strong understanding of the full product lifecycle, exceptional communication skills, and a knack for problem-solving.
In this role, you will:

• Manage system and configuration item requirements within DOORS, deriving requirements from specifications, allocating them to subsystems, and performing impact/traceability analyses.
• Collaborate closely with system, architecture, design and verification teams to ensure system performance and that requirements are met.
• Contribute hands-on to system integration, verification and qualification activities.
• Explore innovative applications of modeling and AI.
• Throughout the Systems Engineering V-Model, you will work with cross-functional teams - including BAE Systems employees, contractors, and military service customers - to drive innovation and deliver high-quality performance.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. 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 this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Apply now and propel your career into a future.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field, and 4 to 6+ years of related/relevant work or a Master's Degree and 2 to 4 +years of related/relevant work
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance
• Experience with DOORS
• Experience in an electronic lab including the use of commercial test equipment
• Knowledge of Requirements and their purpose in systems engineering
• Experience with two or more areas across the product development process
  • Including requirements, test procedure development, system integration and requirement verification and validation
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and work in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse work teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Currently hold an active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Experienced / trained in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) preferably Cameo/SysML
• Proven use and understanding of system engineering concepts
• Experience across the entire product development process
  • Including Architecture, requirements, test procedure development, system integration and requirement verification and validation
• Experience developing test procedures and troubleshooting in a digital and Radio Frequency (RF) electronics lab environment, and potentially at customer domestic and international sites.
• Cost Account Manager (CAM) training or experience
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $128831 - $219012
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 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.
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.