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Senior Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Patuxent River, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Job Description
BAE Systems is offering a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to shape the development and deployment of the next generation capabilities for our ATC division. We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems' architectures, including shipboard and land-based aircraft landing systems. The selected candidate will lead systems engineering activities within a Digital Engineering Ecosystem (DEE) to design Data Architectures and execute Software Development efforts. The lead Systems Engineer will be responsible for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) compliance and support Digital Transformation and Process Development within the system engineering domain. This candidate will operate in an organizational culture that develops and challenges employees to achieve high performance in a fast-paced, high-morale workplace using streamlined engineering and management policies and procedures.

This candidate will help educate and equip the government customer to acquire, operate, and maintain an entire suite of ATC Systems and will become a trusted mission partner to the innovative, digital engineering-driven Naval Air Warfare Center organization that is responsible to design, build, test, transition, and sustain the world's safest, most secure, and effective air traffic control systems.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

Some limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidate. Applicants must be currently residing in or willing to relocate to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software, engineering, or related field
At least 8 years of progressive technical experience
Experience in leading digital transformation processes, building integrated DE toolsets and leading DE workforce
Familiarity with systems engineering topics, including architecture development and requirements management, or willingness to learn Model Based Systems Engineering
Demonstrated self-discipline to plan and prioritize their own work
Excellent cognitive, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, briefing and providing reports to executive-level leader

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master's degree in computer science, software, engineering, or related technical field
At least 2 years of experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Familiarity with Data Analytics, Data Science, or Data Engineering, or willingness to learn enterprise-wide integration of analytical toolsets spanning business, technical, modeling/simulation, test, and sustainment focus-areas
Familiarity with software development and application integration, including knowledge of and practical experience implementing Agile methodologies
Experience with DoD acquisition programs
Experience leading successful teams in high tempo environment
Experience leading and/or facilitating multi-stakeholder groups

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Salary : $115,779 - $196,825

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