Engineer Senior Principal II - Ground Systems
$149.6k - $254.32kBAE Systems USA
Systems Engineer
We are looking to expand our team with a talented and energetic systems engineer in support of development of ground systems for commercial, DoW, and other government customers. This position consists of working on a tightly integrated team in a fast-paced Agile environment to deliver continuous innovation to our customers. 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:
- Support design, development, integration and testing of an enterprise satellite ground system.
- Perform requirements decomposition, use case development, and establish verification attributes (Verification Test method, level, approach, success criteria, and Test Requirements).
- Support Interface definition development and documentation in the form of ICDs.
- Support trade studies, performance analyses, risk and opportunity assessments.
- Prepare and give presentations to peers/management/customers.
- Support program gates as defined by customer, such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR).
- Apply extensive technical expertise, and knowledge of ground systems and systems engineering principles.
- Guide the successful completion of ground programs and may function in a project leadership role meeting cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Work may be performed without detailed direction. Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Completed work is reviewed from a relatively long-term perspective, for desired results.
- 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.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related 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.
- A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
- Knowledge of related disciplines in software engineering, hardware engineering, integration, test engineering, quality engineering, configuration/data management.
- Knowledge of systems engineering roles and functions, including operations concept development, requirements management, functional analysis, interface definition and control, synthesis, and/or verification and validation.
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and processes: SysML diagrams (Block Diagrams, Inner Block Diagrams, State Machines, Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams) and UML diagrams (Class Diagrams, Sequence of Events Diagrams, and Activity Diagrams).
- System modeling and simulation: Ability to create and simulate system models to analyze system behavior and performance.
- Experience with requirements management tool like Jama or DOORS.
- Experience in developing SEMP, specifications, ICDs, architecture, use case, and other ground CDRLs and artifacts.
- Knowledge of and support various test milestone like Test Readiness Review (TRR), Factory or Site Acceptance Test (FAT/SAT); Security milestones like Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Operate (ATO); Ground sell-off milestones like Ground Completion Review (GCR).
#LI-AP1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Any experience in mission management, command & control, mission data processing, ground terminal and infrastructure domains.
- Any experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Information Assurance (IA) in developing ground systems.
- Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) principles with security requirements as part of practicing DevSecOps on programs.
- Experience in cloud development environment.
- Experience with Atlassian Tools such as Confluence and Jira.
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.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified. Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
$90 - $131.5 per hour
...Position Senior Principal Systems Engineer – on site in Aurora, CO. Location & Terms W2 hourly contract. Salary ranges from $90 to $131.50 per hour... ...We Prefer Development experience in mission‑management or ground‑systems domain, especially space‑based ISR platforms Experience...PrincipalSeniorHourly payContract work$120k - $150k
...Job Description Job Description Senior / Principal Lunar Ground Systems Engineer KSAT Inc 7600 E Eastman Ave Ste 415 Denver, CO 80231 Introduction With headquarters in Tromsø, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station...PrincipalSeniorOdd jobWork at officeLocal areaRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours$82.1k - $172.4k
Job Title: Senior Infrastructure / DevSecOps Engineer (RF Ground Systems)Job Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with... ...(e.g., Bash, Python, GitHub workflows)IAT Level II or III certification (i.e., CompTIA Security+, CISSP...SeniorContract workWork experience placementRemote workFlexible hours$125k - $235k
...space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We create asymmetric advantages... ...advantage and we are better together.YOUR MISSIONWe are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team in developing and integrating cutting-edge...SeniorPermanent employmentFor subcontractorWork at officeFlexible hours$114k - $171k
...incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today,... ...history.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Principal OR Sr. Principal RF Electronic Systems Engineer to join our team. This position would be based in Aurora...PrincipalSeniorFull timeRelocationShift work- Principal Senior Systems Engineer - HPE Networking (Mid-Telco Accounts)This role has been designated as ‘Remote/Teleworker’, which means you will primarily work from home.Who We Are:Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people...PrincipalSeniorFull timeWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaImmediate startRemote workWork from home
$142.2k - $213.4k
...have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for... ...Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Ground Senior Ops Training Engineer - Level 4 based out of Aurora, CO.As the Ground Senior...SeniorFull timeRelocationShift work$107.5k - $204.5k
...of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs... ...exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer Integration and Test... ...engineers delivering advanced ground system solutions. As part of... ...activitiesPartner with Raytheon senior leadership, government...PrincipalTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours$135k - $275k
...threats from the ultimate high ground.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We... ...is looking for you, a senior to principal-level technical leader, to... ...scalability, and velocity of harness engineering across True Anomaly's... ...someone who thinks in systems, builds for scale, and leads...PrincipalSeniorPermanent employment$86.8k - $165.2k
...than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s... ....We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer to... ...environment to deliver advanced satellite ground system solutions that support critical...SeniorContract workTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours$100k - $130k
...Job Description Job Description Satellite Ground Systems Engineer II KSAT Inc. 7600 E Eastman Ave, Suite 415 Denver, Colorado 80231 Introduction With headquarters in Tromsø, Norway, Kongsberg Satellite Services AS (KSAT) supplies ground station services...Work experience placementLocal areaRelocation packageFlexible hours- ...employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to drive the technical design, system integration, and... ...pipelines. Secure Mission Deployment: Deploy mission-critical ground software applications utilizing automation,...SeniorFor contractorsRemote workFlexible hours
- ...TS/SCI Security Clearance required w/ CI Poly Senior Level Systems Engineer DPG Solutions is looking for a senior level Systems Engineer... ...We Prefer • Experience supporting space, ISR, ground systems, mission management, command and control, satellite...SeniorWork at office
$86.8k - $165.2k
...than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s... ...We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer – Product Owner supporting... ...innovation and deliver industry-leading ground system solutions supporting critical customer...SeniorTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workRelocationFlexible hours$68.9k - $131.1k
...strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead... ..., more secure world.We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer II - Modeling, Simulation & Analysis supporting one of our...Temporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workRelocationFlexible hours$99k - $225k
Ground System EngineerThe Opportunity:Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make... ...makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. If this sounds like you, come join Booz Allen’s new...Full timeContract workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote work$200k - $290k
...counter threats from the ultimate high ground.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We create... ...we are better together.YOUR MISSIONAs Principal Power Engineer at True Anomaly, you are the technical... ...authority for spacecraft electrical power systems across our portfolio, setting the...PrincipalPermanent employment$85k - $115k
...Systems Engineer Systems Engineer Aurora, CO TS/SCI Compensation Range: $85,000 – $115,000 Company Overview: Cornerstone Defense is... ...Development experience in project domain (e.g., mission management ground systems, space-based ISR platforms) Experience working in...Contract work- Denver, ColoradoHybridFull Time$115k - $145kA growing space communications and ground systems organization is seeking a Senior-level Lunar Ground Systems Engineer to join its team in the Denver, CO area. This is a full-time opportunity supporting lunar and deep space communications...SeniorFull timeFlexible hours3 days per week
$82.1k - $172.4k
Job Title: Senior Systems EngineerJob Category: EngineeringTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance... ...2/31/2026The Opportunity: Lead systems engineering for an Agile program delivering GEOINT... ..., and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.Pay...SeniorContract workWork experience placementFlexible hours$114k - $171k
...opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around... ...Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Principal Operations Systems Engineer - Level 3 to join our team in Aurora... ...OJT) checklist to become a certified Senior System Controller (SSC).In this job,...PrincipalFull timeRemote workRelocation packageShift workNight shiftRotating shift$107.5k - $204.5k
...strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead... ...safer, more secure world.We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Systems Engineer, supporting one of our premier programs within the...PrincipalContract workTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workRelocationFlexible hours$125k - $235k
...counter threats from the ultimate high ground.OUR VALUESBe the offset. We create asymmetric... ...together.YOUR MISSIONThe Mission Systems Engineer will play a critical role in defining,... ...intelligence applications. We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our Mission...SeniorPermanent employmentFor subcontractorWork at office- ...Principal System Safety Engineer At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned...PrincipalContract workFor subcontractorRelocation
$86.8k - $198k
Systems Engineer, SeniorThe Opportunity:Seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to translate complex satellite mission needs into technical specifications to support Agile design, development, integration and deployment of a mission management software for heterogeneous, proliferated...SeniorFull timeContract workPart timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote work$86.8k - $198k
Ground Software Systems EngineerThe Opportunity:Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking... ...you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution. If this sounds like you, come join Booz Allen’s...Full timeContract workPart timeFor contractorsWork at officeLocal areaRemote work$132.4k - $251.6k
...experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the... ....We are seeking a Senior Principal Platform IAC Engineer... ...of platform engineers, system administrators, and program... ...scalable, and modern ground system capabilities.... ...leadership. DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (...PrincipalSeniorTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours$86.8k - $165.2k
...than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s... ...Reconnaissance (SISR) business units. In Systems Integration and Test (SI&T), we... ...engineers to develop and deliver advanced ground systems solutions Perform software and hardware...SeniorTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours$86.8k - $165.2k
...strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead... ...safer, more secure world.We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer - EO/IR Processing to support one of our premier...SeniorTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours$86.8k - $165.2k
...strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead... ...shape the future of aerospace and defense.Raytheon is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer: Location: Aurora, ColoradoWhat You Will DoRespond...SeniorFull timeTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementRemote workRelocation packageFlexible hours
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Engineer Senior Principal II - Ground Systems. Be the first to apply!
- senior manager tax Aurora, CO
- senior devops Aurora, CO
- senior international accountant Aurora, CO
- senior vmware engineer Aurora, CO
- senior full stack developer Aurora, CO
- senior resident engineer Aurora, CO
- senior performance engineer Aurora, CO
- senior fixed asset accountant Aurora, CO
- senior storage engineer Aurora, CO
- senior director diversity & inclusion Aurora, CO

