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Senior Principal Systems Engineer Lead

BAE Systems

On-site
Hudson, NH
Full-time
Senior
Principal
8+ yrs
$150k–$254kPosted 1mo ago

Real job — pulled straight from BAE Systems’s careers page · Verified September 24, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

BAE Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Systems Engineer Lead — a full-time, based in Hudson, NH role ($150k–$254k). Apply directly on BAE Systems's careers page below.

Senior Principal Systems Engineer II - IVV Lead

Location: Hudson, New Hampshire, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. 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 BAE Systems.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you will help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”.

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced IVV Systems Engineer to lead a team of engineers in the Integration, Verification and Validation (IVV) of complex SIGINT systems. Your responsibilities will include:
  • Oversee/develop system integration and generation of test plans and procedures procedures.
  • Utilize digital engineering and model-based systems engineering.
  • Support the preparation and delivery of technical presentations internally and for customer meetings.
  • Utilize digital engineering and model-based systems engineering
  • Provides support to the EVMS including budgeting, reporting and task assignments.
  • Interface with Design Engineering and Software Development Teams
  • Implement Integration and test to validate requirements
  • Problem/anomaly reporting, tracking and resolution
  • Proposal preparation including technical and cost.

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.

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.

Because of the need for consistent, in‑person collaboration and the nature of this particular role, most responsibilities will be performed full‑time on site. There may be opportunities to work in a hybrid capacity on occasion, depending on the specific phase of the program.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Must hold an active Secret security clearance and eligible to acquire a Top Secret and additional SCI and SAP/SAR clearances in the future
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science with a minimum work experience of:
    • 12+ Years with BS
    • 10+ Years with MS
    • 8+ Year with PHD
  • Experience with Systems engineering development and IVV of DoD systems
  • Experience with SRR, PDR and CDR presentation
  • Familiarity with RF/SIGINT applications
  • Experience with development of test plans, procedures, schedules and reports in accordance with program and system requirements
  • Technical team leadership
  • Able to evaluate root cause and timely decision making


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • M.S. or PHD in related technical field
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
  • Cost Account Manager experience
  • Experience with RF/SIGINT system development and test
  • Knowledge of Linux containers
  • Experience in software/hardware integration and troubleshooting of issues
  • Experience with tools such as JIRA, Bitbucket, and Confluence
  • Experience with Agile development


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Senior Principal Systems Engineer Lead at BAE Systems?

The estimated salary range for Senior Principal Systems Engineer Lead at BAE Systems is $150,000 - $254,000 USD per year.

What skills are required for Senior Principal Systems Engineer Lead at BAE Systems?

The required skills for Senior Principal Systems Engineer Lead at BAE Systems include: JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence, Agile.

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Senior Principal Systems Engineer Lead at BAE Systems is a Senior / Principal level position.

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