Job Description

Job Description

Join a mission-driven team delivering life-saving products and services to our nation's military. As part of the ordnance systems team at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN, you will work alongside industry leaders at the forefront of energetics technology.

The Principal Systems Engineer for Capital Projects provides technical leadership and systems integration oversight for energetics manufacturing construction projects. You will act as the primary bridge between chemical process engineering and systems architectural design, developing and translating requirements into scalable, safe, and efficient physical plant designs.

You will lead the definition and management of system architecture, ensuring multidisciplinary engineering efforts are integrated through traceability matrices, configuration baselines, and rigorous verification and validation. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will drive technical decisions, lead design reviews, and serve as the final technical authority for system integration to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full regulatory compliance.

At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off), and a hybrid work environment (2-3 days on-site).

As a Principal Systems Engineer for Capital Projects, you will:

• Interface with internal and external stakeholders of large-scale capital projects.
• Bridge the gap between chemical process engineering, civil/construction, and systems architectural design.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, verification and validation, and technical interfaces across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee the transition of projects from conceptual design through commissioning and qualification.
• Resolve complex technical challenges using innovative solutions consistent with organizational goals.
• Ensure safety, throughput, and regulatory compliance are maintained throughout project lifecycle phases.
• Define and manage system architecture to ensure all multidisciplinary engineering efforts are integrated and aligned.
• This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Systems Engineering. We may consider candidates with other relevant training.
• 6+ years relevant experience. We may consider candidates with fewer years of experience for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role.
• Experience in the design, operation, or construction of industrial or government facilities, with a strong understanding of process flow and equipment integration.
• Experience developing technical specifications and requirements documents to align stakeholders and vendors.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Systems Engineering.
• Experience working with Department of War customer.
• Experience managing interdependencies between chemical processes, mechanical equipment, and control systems.
• Experience with energetics, propellants, or explosive materials manufacturing and associated safety constraints.
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools (e.g., Cameo, MagicDraw, DOORS/Jama).
• Experience managing the full lifecycle from initial requirements through Site Acceptance Testing and transition to production.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) toward a unified system goal. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JR1

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience