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Job Overview:
Job Description
Where Innovation Meets Purpose
Join BAE Systems, a global leader in defense, security, and aerospace. We are pushing the boundaries of AI and cybersecurity to solve the world's most complex security challenges. We are seeking a visionary Senior Principal Systems Engineer to drive technical excellence and lead critical systems from concept to retirement.
The Impact You Will Make
As a technical leader, you will own the integrity and quality of high-stakes deliverables, ensuring our systems are seamless and secure. You will:
- Drive Technical Strategy: Independently analyze complex designs, recommend innovative alternatives, and define engineering standards.
- Lead the Lifecycle: Master the ISO/IEC 15288 framework to oversee technical, project, enterprise, and agreement process areas.
- Influence Stakeholders: Serve as a key advisor to government stakeholders and senior executives, bridging the gap between technical complexity and mission success.
- Mentor Experts: Supervise and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams of engineers and technicians to achieve project milestones.
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Required Skills and Education
- Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus fifteen (15) years of systems engineering experience
- OR A High School Diploma or GED plus nineteen (19) years of general systems engineering experience (any Process Area)
- OR A Master’s degree in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience
- OR A PhD in a Qualified Engineering Field or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus thirteen (13) years of systems engineering experience.
- Examples of Qualified engineering fields include: Aeronautics, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Nuclear, Software, Systems, and Engineering Management.
- Examples of related disciplines include: Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, and Physics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
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.Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.
