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Principal Systems Engineer (with Electrical Focus)

BAE Systems

Rockville, MDFull-time$122–208K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$122–208K/yr
Location
Rockville, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to support a high‑profile U.S. Navy weapon system, managing electrical interface requirements, modeling them in digital tools, and collaborating with government and contractor stakeholders. The role requires ensuring compatibility of the weapon system, ship, and facilities, and demands strong communication, problem‑solving, and attention to detail.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DOORSEngineering Requirements DocumentsExcelOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationPublic SpeakingProblem SolvingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree4+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate.

This position supports BAE Systems as SSP s system integration contractor. This position ensures compatibility of the weapon system, the ship, and facilities. This is done so by managing interface requirements, which are requirements at the boundaries where subsystems meet. This position is responsible for processing changes against the electrical interface requirements, modeling electrical interface requirements in digital tools, and collaborating with government and contractor stakeholders. The electrical interface requirements include but are not limited to power, telemetry, software, electromagnetic interference, and cable requirements.

and the U.S. Navy s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor s degree and 6 years professional work experience OR Master s degree and 4 years professional work experience

  • Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following: DOORS, Engineering Requirements Documents, and/or Excel.

  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, to be able to communicate with management, technical leads, and external stakeholders

  • Ability to speak confidently to customer and large groups of stakeholders, both virtually and in-person

  • Proactive and problem-solving mindset to resolve higher priority issues

  • High attention to detail

  • Organizational and time management skills, to be able to process various changes at once

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Extensive knowledge in any of the electrical engineering domains (power, data, communications)

  • Extensive understanding of the Systems Engineering V and various systems engineering milestones

  • Experience in engineering Navy systems

  • Experience evaluating technical change requests, preparing change products, and resolving comments

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $122000 - $208000

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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