Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer with experience relevant to U.S. Navy Aegis, SSDS, or DDG 1000 combat systems. In this role, you will integrate combat systems at a land-based test site. This work includes planning power, cooling, mounting, data cabling, and security for combat systems; preparing and finalizing design packages and schedules and driving the installation of equipment and activation testing to deliver functional systems. Your goal will be to ensure systems are ready for operations on schedule. Work is performed at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA. SCSC is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and provides AEGIS and Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) combat systems for engineering, testing, training, and certification.
 

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and five (5) years of relevant experience.

Work is primarily performed on the 1st shift, Monday – Friday. However, the successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work evenings or weekends when necessary to meet system activation milestones.
 

Preferred Skills and Education

• An electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering degree.
• Experience with CAD or MSBE software.
• Direct experience with U.S. Navy AEGIS and/or SSDS systems.
• Experience implementing DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) standards.

About BAE Systems, Inc.

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.