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Engineer I ESTE Systems Engineer

BAE Systems

Boulder, COFull-time$65–110K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$65–110K/yr
Location
Boulder, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance, required

Job overview

The Engineer I ESTE Systems Engineer develops and documents non-flight Electrical Special Test Equipment, including test cables, racks, feedthrough hardware, and system-level test sets. The role creates electrical designs and test procedures, supports fabrication and procurement, and works with production teams and colleagues. It is an on-site position five days per week. A BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CAD Tools, requiredCommunication, requiredHands-on Design, requiredTroubleshooting, requiredAGILE PDM, nice to haveMilitary Specifications, nice to haveGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, nice to haveSpacecraft Cable Design, nice to haveWire Harness Design, nice to haveLifecycle Development, nice to haveLabVIEW Programming, nice to have

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Related Technical Field, requiredRelated Technical Experience, nice to haveActive DoW Security Clearance, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Develop, document, catalog, and identify non-flight Electrical Special Test Equipment such as test cables, Electrical Racks, TVAC feedthrough hardware, and other board, box, instrument, and system level test sets. Draw cable interconnect diagrams; thermal vacuum plates and manage interface control documents. Develop Software and Certification procedures for Electrical Test sets.

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:

  • Develop CAD models of electronics designs and generate Cable designs, Schematics, Wirelists and detailed and assembly drawings.

  • Develop bill of materials product structures and identify and manage long lead procurements.

  • Specify connector pinouts and mil-standard part numbers in interface control documents (ICDs).

  • Work with production planners and assembly technicians to resolve issues during fabrication cycle.

  • Report status of tasks being worked and learn how to overcome obstacles that are preventing progress.

  • Network with co-workers in order to understand the expertise of colleagues who can provide consultation for problem solving.

  • Establish and maintain reuse standards of common electrical test equipment.

  • Learn to leverage heritage designs in order to save schedule and cost when appropriate.

  • Review, understand and help derive requirements for the ESTE which is being designed.

  • Develop Software to control test equipment.

  • Design and Execute test procedures on Electrical test equipment.

  • Assist in the management of engineering task creation and tracking.

  • Assist and mentor junior engineers.

  • Assist in the management of general design practices for the ESTE & TS&CM organization.

  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.

  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.

  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.

  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of 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.

  • Proficiency in one or more of the following CAD tools is required:

  • Draftsight.

  • Solidworks.

  • AutoCAD.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise them in a technical environment.

  • Excellent hands-on design and troubleshooting ability is essential.

#LI-MA2

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with AGILE PDM tool.

  • Working knowledge of military specifications and standards.

  • Skilled in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5M.

  • Spacecraft cable and wire harness design experience.

  • Full lifecycle (design, manufacturing, & test procedure) development.

  • LabVIEW programming familiarity.

  • Active DoW Security Clearance is preferred.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

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 11,509 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–110K/yr
  • Colorado median$116–178K/yr827 salary ranges
  • US median$115–189K/yr8,786 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $88K, is 41% below the Colorado median midpoint ($149K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 934 open Systems Engineer jobs in Colorado and 11,509 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (9,502 postings).
Education
4,294 of the 11,509 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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