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Principal Integration Engineer (Munitions)

BAE Systems

Maple Grove, MNFull-time$150–254K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$150–254K/yr
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Principal Integration Engineer (Munitions) to lead technical development and integration of Precision Guided Munition systems. The role oversees weapon-system interfaces, propelling charges, support equipment, and related logistics, while shaping the PGM portfolio’s technical roadmap. The engineer leads multidisciplinary teams, milestone reviews, and system demonstrations, and communicates technical status and risks to internal leadership and government stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical EngineeringLarge-Caliber Munitions DesignSystems EngineeringCustomer Requirements InterpretationSystem ArchitectureDesign TradeoffsVerification and ValidationEngineering PrinciplesProject Management ToolsEarned Value ManagementCost Account ManagementCommunicationStrategic Relationship BuildingModel-Based EngineeringSystems ThinkingTeam Coaching

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Related Technical Field10 Years Mechanical Engineering ExperienceSecret Security Clearance EligibilityMaster's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering8 Years Applicable Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Your Mission

Help us protect those who protect us. At BAE Systems, our engineers tackle the world's most important challenges to deliver mission-critical products to U.S. service members. If you're looking for impactful work in a highly innovative environment, you'll find it in our Platforms & Services sector.

BAE Systems is looking for a visionary Senior Principal II Mechanical Engineer to step into a pivotal leadership role as our Principal Integration Engineer (Munitions).

In this role, you won't just manage a project; you will be the technical authority driving the development of Precision Guided Munition (PGM) systems. From all-up round weapon system interfaces and propelling charges to the complex logistics of packaging and transport, you will oversee the critical components that ensure our munitions perform flawlessly in the field.

What You ll Do

As the Principal Integration Engineer (Munitions), you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution:

  • Drive Technical Excellence: Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver world-class products on time and within budget, proactively neutralizing risks before they impact the mission.

  • Architect the Portfolio: Partner with the Program Engineering Director to shape the technical vision and strategic roadmap for the PGM portfolio, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.

  • Lead the Charge: Take ownership of all-up round interfaces, propelling charges, and support equipment, ensuring seamless integration and uncompromising quality.

  • Champion the Team: Act as a mentor and technical coach, elevating the skills of your engineering staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical mastery.

  • Navigate Complexity: Lead the execution of critical program milestone reviews and system demonstration tests, ensuring every deliverable exceeds customer expectations.

  • Influence Stakeholders: Serve as a key communicator, translating complex technical status and risks into actionable insights for internal leadership and government stakeholders.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering (or a related technical field) and 10 years of proven success in mechanical engineering, with a track record of leading and mentoring technical teams.

  • Direct experience with design, development, and testing of large caliber munitions (i.e. large caliber ammunition, missile, and rocket design) in defense or aerospace industries.

  • Knowledge of Systems Engineeringspecifically in interpreting customer requirements, system architecture and design tradeoffs, and the verification/validation of complex systems.

  • Ability to engineer innovative solutions to the most challenging technical hurdles and a thorough understanding of engineering principles.

  • Proficiency in project management tools, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management.

  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strategic relationships with customers and across all levels of an organization.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Master s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 8 years of applicable experience.

  • Experience coaching and developing technical teams.

  • Experience with model-based engineering techniques and tools with an ability to apply systems thinking to complex problems.

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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 892 open Integration Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–254K/yr
  • US median$112–188K/yr622 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $202K, is 32% above the US median midpoint ($153K) — in the top quarter of Integration Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open Integration Engineer jobs in Minnesota and 892 across the US. 8% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Integration Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 783 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 532 of the 892 open Integration Engineer jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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