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Sentinel Systems Engineer

BAE Systems

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Compensation
$72–123K/yr
Location
Hill AFB, UT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

The Sentinel Systems Engineer supports the U.S. Air Force’s Sentinel weapon system as a technical advisor to government leadership. The role works with USAF civilians and program managers to oversee acquisition of the next-generation ICBM, review prime contractor design data, participate in technical reviews, and develop strategic recommendations. The posting requires U.S. citizenship and says candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationSentinel Weapon SystemsMMIII Weapon SystemsCameoMBSE ToolsRhapsody

Qualifications

BS in ABET-Accredited STEM or MS+5 Years3 Years Direct Technical Experience0-2 Years ExperienceTop Secret Clearance EligibilityASEP or Higher CertificationActive DoD Top Secret or Secret Clearance

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Launch your career with BAE Systems as a systems engineer supporting the U.S. Air Force's Sentinel weapon system. In this high-visibility role, you will serve as a technical advisor to government leadership, working hand-in-hand with USAF civilians and uniformed program managers to oversee the acquisition of the next-generation ICBM. You will gain invaluable experience by reviewing prime contractor design data, participating in critical technical reviews, and developing strategic recommendations that shape the future of the program.

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for continuous learning. You will join a high-morale, fast-paced organizational culture that challenges you to achieve high performance through streamlined management and collaborative teamwork. This is a rewarding opportunity to grow in systems engineering and contributing to the national security-critical backbone of our nuclear deterrent capability.

BAE Systems has been recognized as a Top Workplace in Utah for eight consecutive years, specifically noted for providing a healthy work-life balance. Join a mission-focused team where high performance is supported by streamlined management policies and a positive, inclusive culture.

Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

B.S. in an ABET-accredited STEM degree with 3 years of direct technical experience, or 5 years with Master s degree

Junior engineers will be considered with 0-2 years experience and a B.S. in an ABET-accredited STEM degree

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems.

Experience with Dassault s Cameo or other MBSE tools (Rhapsody, etc.)

Recipient of ASEP or higher certification

Active DoD Top Secret or Secret clearance (Adjudicated in the last 5 years)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

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 11,079 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–123K/yr
  • Utah median$98–177K/yr242 salary ranges
  • US median$116–186K/yr8,158 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $97K, is 30% below the Utah median midpoint ($140K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Utah.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 331 open Systems Engineer jobs in Utah and 11,079 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Utah
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,274 postings).
Education
4,686 of the 11,079 open Systems Engineer jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 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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