
Engineer Principal Emulators
Boulder, COFull-time$118–201K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
BAE Systems seeks a flexible, action-oriented engineer to support modeling and simulation tools for complex mission architectures across space, air, and ground domains. The role develops tools and algorithms for mission systems modeling and data analysis, contributes to project milestones, and presents work to peers, management, and customers. The position is on-site five days each scheduled week and requires an active Secret clearance.
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Job Description
Join the Mission Engineering team at BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) a group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of our business as they grow their careers.
We re seeking a flexible and action-oriented engineer to support modeling and simulation tools to support a variety of complex mission architectures in the space, air, and ground domains.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You ll Do:
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Develop new tools and algorithms for mission systems modeling and data analysis.
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As a team member, you will contribute to completion of milestones within specific projects and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems.
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Give presentations to peers, management, and customers.
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Responsibilities may include new business support in the form of proposal writing and/or cost/schedule estimation.
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Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
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Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
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Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
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May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
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May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
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BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
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Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
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A current, active Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
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Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in programming with Python, MATLAB, and C .
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Communication: Proven ability to document complex analysis results, author technical reports, and deliver professional presentations to both internal stakeholders and external customers.
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Simulation & Modeling: Direct experience with Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Global Reference Integrated Database (GRID), and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS).
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RF Domain Expertise: Proficiency in RF modeling, specifically pertaining to Radar and Electronic Support Measures (ESM).
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Model Development: Experience developing both high- and low-fidelity models, with a demonstrated understanding of the trade-offs and rationale for selecting the appropriate fidelity level based on mission requirements.
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Algorithm Optimization: Experience in the development of high-performance, computationally efficient algorithms.
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Analytical Application: Ability to apply C proficiency within an analytical or modeling context (focusing on implementation and analysis rather than full-scale software engineering).
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Collaboration: A proven track record of contributing to the success of small, agile teams through effective collaboration and teamwork.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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MS or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
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Experience with space systems and orbital dynamics.
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Solid Python programming skills.
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Independent research experience, academic or otherwise.
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Experience with STK and/or AFSIM.
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Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering, Cameo, or SysML.
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A working understanding of signal processing concepts across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 6,888 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$118–201K/yr
- Colorado median$108–171K/yr135 salary ranges
- US median$113–176K/yr3,654 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $159K, is 10% above the Colorado median midpoint ($145K) — in the middle half of Engineering salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 172 open Engineering jobs in Colorado and 6,888 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- BAE Systems (this employer)11 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (4,771 postings).
- Education
- 3,383 of the 6,888 open Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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