Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
BAE Systems is looking for a an experienced, self-motivated Senior Systems Engineer to work on a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment. The qualified candidate will support the development and implementation of a Space Ground mission-focused software cloud application.
Assigned tasks will include:

• Perform analysis and tasks at concurrent stages to include technical planning, system design, software implementation, system integration, verification and validation.
• Conducting thorough analysis of customer needs to inform project requirements
• Developing Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) to outline system functionality and user interactions
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including customers and stakeholders, to ensure project alignment
• Designing and preparing user interface mock-ups to visualize system layout and user experience
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation in Jira and Confluence to support project knowledge sharing
• Generating agile capabilities and user stories to define system features and requirements
• Prioritizing and managing project backlogs to ensure efficient task allocation and resource utilization
• Planning and coordinating sprints to achieve project milestones and deliverables
• Engaging with customers to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure project satisfaction
• Working closely with software and system test engineers to integrate and validate system component

Position may require occasional business travel to customer locations in support of product demonstrations and customer meetings.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, industry knowledge, and experience working with government agencies. The following requirements are essential:
• Security Clearance: Top Secret security clearance is mandatory.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Experience with TCPED processes, practices, and tools, particularly in the areas of tasking and collection, with a strong preference for SIGINT.
  • Familiarity with Analytics or Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) solutions.
  • Understanding of User Interface design and development practices.
  • Proficiency in Agile management tools, such as Jira.
  • Experience with UML/SysML modeling tools, configuration management tools, and DevSecOps tools and processes.
• Experience with Government contracting in the Space market, including Ground Processing, Command and Control, and Intelligence Systems.
• Knowledge of Cloud computing environments, such as AWS and Azure.
• Familiarity with open, standards-based architectures, interfaces, and geospatial data.
• Proven experience working on-site with customers and end users in the DoD and/or Intelligence Community.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with DoDAF (Department of Defense Architecture Framework) is desirable.

Note: The candidate should possess a strong foundation in the above-mentioned areas, with a focus on technical expertise, industry knowledge, and collaboration and communication skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 10+ years related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications
• Proficient in requirements identification, analysis, documentation, and tracking
• Proficient analyzing customer needs, and identifying user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedules
• Proficient in statistical analysis methods and tools
• IC3 experience preferred
• Experience with system integration and test on a UNIX or Linux platform
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
• Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
• Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
• Demonstrated leadership skills (supervisory experience, building teams, mentoring, building customer relationships)
• Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Good planning and organizational skills

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $131331 - $223309
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.