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Principal Systems Engineer

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Hybrid
Sterling Heights, MI
116K-197K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Sterling Heights, MI
116K-197K Annually
Senior level
The Principal Systems Engineer leads project execution, managing risks, schedules, and resources while ensuring program deliverables and objectives are met for military systems.
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Job Description
What's it like to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you'll join a diverse group of driven engineers who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you grow in your career.
This position is currently working 3 days / week on-site and up to 2 days / week remotely on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off out of our Minneapolis, MN of Sterling Heights, MI office.
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support our Weapons Systems team within our Combat Mission Systems business.
In this role, you will support the lead systems engineer (LSE) with primary responsible for management of project execution to achieve cost, schedule, and technical objectives, in addition to supporting technical development of a system or system of systems.
Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
  • Developing and maintaining project planning documents
  • Risk management activities
  • Maintaining program schedules/development of project plans
  • Monitoring work and expenditures to ensure schedule and budget are maintained
  • Lead preparation of status reports and other program documentation
  • Lead analysis of alternatives or trade studies
  • Assist in project reviews, including preparation of documentation
  • Development and analysis of program metrics
  • Coordinate, proof, manage and assemble program deliverables for the customer as well as internal status reports and tracking documentation

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field
  • Minimum 6 years of related experience to include project management, monitoring metrics and reporting, and developing complex systems
  • Project management experience such as managing risk and change
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate tasks with multiple team members
  • Data analysis skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Engineering degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering
  • Experience with PM Compass, DOORS or Earned Value Management Systems
  • Experience within the defense industry, with expertise in hardware development and integration
  • Active Secret clearance #LI-Hybrid #LI-JR1

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
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.

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