Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! We are hiring systems engineers at all experience levels to grow our Engine Controls team within Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS).

These positions will be located at our Endicott, NY and Austin, TX locations. If your background and skillset align with our hiring needs, we will be in touch with next steps. If selected for an interview, we will discuss specific opportunities that match your interests and skillset with the hiring team.

Its about the journey! Whether its a bus ride or flight, our electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. On the ground, our electric and hybrid solutions save more than 22 million gallons of fuel per year. Be part of our journey at BAE Systems where youll be among the brightest minds, working on the industrys most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, were innovating for the future. And you can, too.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are hiring systems engineers at the individual contributor, team lead, chief engineer and technical director levels to participate in Electronic Systems development programs at any of the locations listed above. As a Systems Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to model, design, develop, integrate, debug, test, field, and support our innovative Electronic Systems.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Technical discipline or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant Systems Engineering experience
• Experience in a requirements development tool such as DOORs, Jama
• Experience in SysML modeling tool such as Cameo, MagicDraw

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Team Leadership experience including project technical leadership and/or Systems functional leadership.
• Experience with engine controls, flight controls, mission systems, actuation control, cabin systems, aircraft electrification and battery/energy management systems.
• Experience performing requirements analysis, derivation and allocation, and translating requirements to viable concepts design solutions.
• Hands on experience with HW Integration and Test in a lab environment.
• Product development experience including requirement analysis, architecture, system design, integration and test.
• Experience applying any of the following security processes; DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), DO-326A Airworthiness Security Process Specification or ISO-21434 Road Vehicle Security.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.