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 seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with at least 8 years of engineering experience and at least 3 years of recent systems engineering specific experience GEOINT and geospatial data. The ideal candidate will provide system engineering support on large-scale systems, major system elements, and/or interfacing systems, and provide overall system engineering expertise in the architecture, design, development, requirements analysis, data flow, network design and/or implementation or testing for the program.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed system architecture/concept of operations briefings, generate systems requirements, and develop other system documentation.
• Guide system development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of system engineering management plans and system integration and test plans.
• Interface with the following groups: software development, testing, integration, deployment, and sustainment.

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.

Because of the need for intermittent in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform a portion of work onsite, this position will be considered hybrid. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 50% or more of the time, as well as remotely, when applicable.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 8 year(s) related experience or equivalent experience, training, and/or certifications
• Hold an active Top-Secret clearance
• Strong understanding of NSG Standards for Electro-Optical (EO) and/or Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) data
• Experience evaluating provided sample GEOINT data and its conformance to NSG Standards
• Experience participating in product development working groups (PDWG) to provide feedback and identify formal redlines to update technical specifications
• Experience navigating and evaluating potential system changes as a result of updates to system interface changes
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
• Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
• 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
• 5 years of system architecture experience with enterprise software systems

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience reviewing NSG Standards ISO/IEC Joint BIIF Profile (JBP), STDI-0002, and BPJ2K01.20, NGA.STND.0044
• Experience evaluating provided sample data and its conformance to NSG Standards including but not limited to the NSGPDD Base document and associated product-specific Addendums, and the Compendium of Commercial Requirements Documents (STDI-0006) and associated volumes for NITF 2.1 Electro-Optical (EO) and Synthetic Aperture RADAR (SAR) datasets
• Experience participating in product development working groups (PDWG) to provide feedback and identify formal redlines to update technical specifications such as the NSGPDD Addenda
• Experience navigating and evaluating potential system changes as a result of updates to system interface changes such as the IF500EAA
• Experience with GEOINT Vector data and a strong understanding of existing and future use cases in the enterprise
• Experience with curating or executing GEOINT analyst workflows, specifically ABI tradecraft
• Strong understanding of TCPED intelligence lifecycle

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.