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Missile Test Engineer - Entry Level

BAE Systems

Rockville, MDFull-time$65–110K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

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

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks an entry-level Systems Engineer to support the Navy’s Strategic Weapon System. The role develops system-level test procedures and plans, supports requirements verification and validation, and assists with technical documentation reviews. The engineer also supports on-site testing, data analysis, anomaly resolution, and reporting while developing technical specialization in areas such as systems engineering, welding, or degaussing.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Systems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringDesignFabricationInterface DefinitionSystems IntegrationRequirements VerificationSystem TestingMicrosoft OfficeCreative Problem SolvingCommunicationTechnical PresentationTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsOrganizationPlanningFollow-UpTime ManagementTask TrackingRequirements InterpretationTravelModel-Based Systems EngineeringDigital EngineeringCAD/CAM3D ModelingRequirements DevelopmentRequirements AllocationRequirements AnalysisTest Procedure DevelopmentIBM Rational DOORSSimulation ModelingSimulation AnalysisTRIDENT SWSNavy SSPSSP Test Program

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or STEM, Associate's With 5 Years SSBN SWS Experience, or High School Diploma With 10 Years SSBN SWS ExperienceActive DoD Secret Clearance

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Join BAE SystemsIntelligence and Security Sector and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team who solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges.BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer supporting the Navy s Strategic Weapon System (SWS). The selected candidate will:

  • Work collaboratively with experienced mechanical and electrical engineers to develop SWS System Level Test Procedures

  • Apply knowledge of engineering principles to support requirements verification and validation

  • Develop requirements, test plans, test procedures, and evaluation techniques for emerging test programs

  • Develop a knowledge of the various subsystems that comprise the Strategic Weapons System

  • Assist in the evaluation of technical documentation for system compatibility and potential impacts to existing plans, documentation, schedules, etc.

  • Support on-site testing, data collection and analysis. Track and solve test anomalies and prepare test analysis reports

  • Showcase technical progress and accomplishments measured against specific milestones

  • Develop areas of technical specialization (e.g., Systems Engineering, welding, degaussing, etc.) and maintain cognizance of scientific and technological developments in the field

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering or STEM from an accredited program, or an Associate s degree with five years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a Bachelor s degree, or HS Diploma 10 years of SSBN SWS experience in lieu of a college degree

  • Experience in Systems, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering, design, fabrication, interface definition, systems integration, and/or requirements verification / system testing

  • Proficiency with the MS Office Suite

  • Ability to work independently in developing creative solutions

  • Ability to work and communicate well with management, customers, and other contractors including ability to provide clear and concise presentation/demonstration of advanced technical concepts

  • Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others

  • Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills

  • Demonstrated time management, task tracking, organizational skills, and ability to interpret and follow requirements

  • Willingness and ability to travel

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • 0 2 years of relevant professional experience

  • Active DoD SECRET security clearance

  • Current D-5 TRIDENT SWS Technical / Operational Knowledge

  • Working knowledge of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) organization

  • Experience working within the SSP Test Program

  • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or Digital Engineering (DE) experience

  • Knowledge of CAD/CAM/3D Modeling

  • Experience with Systems Engineering principles including requirements development, verification, allocation, and analysis

  • Experience developing test procedures for verification of complex systems

  • Working knowledge of IBM Rational DOORS software

  • Experience in Simulation Modeling and Analysis

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.

Missile Test Engineer - Entry Level

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How this job compares

Set against the 11,702 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$65–110K/yr
  • Maryland median$123–200K/yr557 salary ranges
  • US median$116–190K/yr8,618 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $88K, is 46% below the Maryland median midpoint ($161K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 692 open Systems Engineer jobs in Maryland and 11,702 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
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 (9,797 postings).
Education
4,445 of the 11,702 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 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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