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Engineer Senior Principal - Mission Integration - $10K Sign-On Bonus

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026

Job Description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.


What You’ll Do:
  • Develop, release, and maintain the SV to ground ICD and all ICDs with external interfaces.
  • Provide support to development of the mission CONOPS and functional baseline.
  • Define simulator requirements and use-cases to support Collection Segment and Mission Integration & Test activities.
  • Work closely with the verification lead to develop the mission level verification plan.
  • Develop and/or implement the Mission Test Plan and Mission-level Test Procedures.
  • Ensure all simulator, Ground Support Equipment, network interfaces and other resources are identified and in place to support mission level testing.
  • Lead mission-level test activities. These tests include but not limited to early data exchanges, risk-reduction activities, end-to-end data verification, space to ground compatibility, factory compatibility, and multi-segment testing.
  • Provide support for operations and launch rehearsal development and execution.
  • Provide planning and execution of continuous Mission System Integration and Test activities post-launch due to issue resolution, space vehicle software updates, ground system updates, discrepancy reports, regression testing, and operations updates.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.


Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
  • Experience developing mission level ICDs.
  • Experience developing mission level test plans and supporting execution.
  • Proven technical leadership experience and familiarity with mission systems integration.
  • Experience in either mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems and payload systems.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience supporting enterprise test at launch site.
  • Experience in MBSE, Linux OS, JIRA, and large program test management.
  • Background in EVM or CAM.
  • Proven success as a technical team lead.
  • Experience with mission operations.
  • Solid interpersonal skills, ability to effectively lead group discussions, ability to set priorities and delegate as required to meet all objectives.
  • Highly desired skills:
    • Python scripting knowledge.
    • Procedure development and execution.
    • Verification of ROPs using python/sim operations.
    • General spacecraft operations knowledge.
    • General simulator operations knowledge.
    • Hands-on and detailed oriented.
    • Experience with mission operations.
    • Experience with mission integration and test, pre- and post-launch.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Salary : $132,962 - $226,035

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