Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Job Description

Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Mid-level Systems Engineer with 4+ years of experience. The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with platforms and mission applications for intelligence and defense customers with domain emphasis in targeting, weaponeering, missile-centric product generation (navigation products), Geospatial Intelligence, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), and/or Mission Management.

The candidate will apply Systems Engineering principles to the support the requirements analysis, design, development, and verification of targeting and weaponeering software. In addition, the qualified candidate will work in a rapid integration and development Agile multi-disciplinary team of 15 – 20 and have a hand in the entire systems engineering process. Tasks include:

• Working with customers, end users, and other contractors with the DoD community in the understanding and development of CONOPS for intelligence, targeting, weaponeering, navigation products, and/or mission planning.
• Application of agile processes for analyzing customer requirements and design artifacts, system architecture models, user workflows for the development of system capabilities and features, demonstrations, test plans, and delivery of documentation and products to the customers, end users, and other contractors.
• Working with agile development teams consisting of systems and software engineers in establishing systems design including system capabilities, features, and user stories; applying iterative software development processes and methods.
• Collaborating with developers; providing feedback and insight to software development teams to meet design.
• Developing, documenting, and executing test plans and procedures for all phases of testing from integration to full system integration testing; defining verification and validation methods
• Participating in and preparation of materials for technical reviews and various other technical exchange meetings
• Recommending and developing new, innovative, and efficient process improvements to current testing processes and methodologies including use of automated testing approaches

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

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 fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

​* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with systems engineering activities, processes, and methodologies
• Experience with requirements development, requirements management systems, system design of complex systems, incorporating new designs and systems into existing platforms and developing technical documentation
• Experience with requirement specifications, verification, developing/executing test cases
• Proficiency with MS Windows Operating environment and MS Office products
• Demonstrated technical writing skills
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, users, and contractors from the DoD communities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with operational aspects of Navy/AF targeting, weaponeering, navigation products, and/or mission planning systems
• Familiarization with C4ISR systems
• Experience with imagery exploitation or targeting systems such as TNT, SOCET GXP, CGS
• Experience with imagery data and/or imagery processing systems, GEOINT systems and data
• Experience with intel and weapon systems software (e.g., GCCS, MIDB, JTT, JWS)
• Experience establishing and working with Agile teams
• Experience with the SAFe Agile framework
• Experience or familiarity with MBSE tools (preferably MagicDraw) and methods (preferably DoDAF)
• Experience or familiarity with SecDevOps Methods
• Familiarity with UI/ UX design tools (Visio or similar)
• Knowledge of issue tracking systems (e.g., Azure)
• Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience managing project milestones and technical reviews
• Security+ Certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.