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Senior Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems

On-site
Hill AFB, UT
Full-time
Senior
Principal
8+ yrs
$121k–$205kPosted 2mo ago

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Job description

BAE Systems is hiring a Senior Principal Systems Engineer — a full-time, based in Hill AFB, UT role ($121k–$205k). Apply directly on BAE Systems's careers page below.

Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Location: Hill AFB, Utah, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time


Job Description

About BAE Systems
Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation’s history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Job
Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for an experienced systems engineer to implement and manage ICBM Directorate-wide Digital Ecosystem Systems Engineering functions. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. The position will have the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Provide expert systems engineering advice and support to ICBM Digital Ecosystem section leadership
  • Model ICBM system requirements, functions, components, interfaces, and test cases
  • Participate in systems engineering working groups
  • Provide support to programmatic and technical briefings, reports, and other related documentation
  • Regularly engage with Government and Digital Engineering teammates
  • Integrate and execute ICBM's digital strategy baseline and provide digital ecosystem recommendations and solutions to a wide customer base
  • Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment while possessing high energy, motivation and be comfortable tackling changing priorities
  • Other duties as assigned

What’s In It For You

  • Competitive wages
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Work/life balance
  • Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Rewards & recognition

Work Location
This position will primarily perform these activities in or around Hill AFB, UT

Travel
<10%

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Education and Experience for this Position:

  • Bachelor or Master's degree in software engineering, computer science, software, mathematics, or related field
  • 8 years relevant work experience with a BS degree, or
  • 6 years of relevant work experience with an MS degree
  • Detail oriented leader with the ability to establish and maintain foundational data and contract data management disciplines
  • Experience drafting, routing and interpreting Contracting Authority correspondence
  • Familiarity with requirements management, or willingness to learn DOORS
  • Familiarity with systems modeling, or willingness to learn Cameo/MagicDraw
  • Experience operating under a variety of changing technical, operational, and programmatic network classifications and environments
  • Familiarity with SysML and UPDM, or willingness to learn SYSML and UPDM
  • Demonstrated self-discipline to plan and prioritize their own work



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Masters degree in computer science, software, mathematics, or related technical field
  • DoW related experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Excellent cognitive, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills
  • Managerial experience operating in a high tempo environment
  • Experience with DoW acquisition programs
  • Digital Ecosystem and or Digital Engineering understanding, development, and knowledge-based application
  • Experience or familiarity implementing architectural frameworks using SYSML


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

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 at BAE Systems?

The estimated salary range for Senior Principal Systems Engineer at BAE Systems is $121,000 - $205,000 USD per year.

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