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Future Payload Capabilities Interface Control Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Hill, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026

Job Description

Join BAE Systems' Air & Space Force Solutions and be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team that solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. For the sixth consecutive year, BAE Systems was named among the Salt Lake Tribune's "Top Workplaces" by our employees, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!

This new ICBM program will design, develop, produce, and deploy new payload system suites (reentry vehicles and/or countermeasures). The key payload attributes include enhancements in accuracy, lethality, and ICBM Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle (RS/RV) interoperable operations. Program activities will also include the employment of digital acquisitions through the application of digital engineering, agile software development, and open systems architectures.

BAE Systems, under the Integration Support Contract, is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to assist the customer with developing engineering requirements in support of an advance reentry capabilities program.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide technical advice to Government leaders and engineers.

  • Support requirements development, analysis of alternatives, verification and validation activities, and milestone preparation.

  • Prepare/review engineering analysis reports and key acquisition documents, including RFP packages.

  • Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required.

  • Guide and develop more junior engineering team members.


You must be an experienced and skilled leader, willing to meet challenges fearlessly and balance mission priorities across your team while successfully maintaining personnel and customer relationships:

  • You thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  • You are a collaborator and love working with a greater team to further the organization's higher-level goals and objectives.

  • You are a visionary, you are able to think outside the box and implement new and innovative ideas.

  • You are customer-oriented and always try to anticipate the customer’s needs and work hard to exceed their expectations.

Why Utah? You’ve got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, a unique culture and an exceptional quality of life. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, mountain biking, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for world-class, cutting-edge medical and health care.

Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status. This position is only located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, due to the special-access classified working environment and is not conducive to regular “telework” or remote schedules.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BS/MS Engineering, Computer Science, Software, Mathematics, or Physics. 7 years (5 years with MS degree) of progressive experience in systems integration and analysis of military hardware and software systems/processes. 2 years experience leading system design, integration, and analytical efforts.

In this position, the successful candidate shall perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, the evaluation of alternatives including cost, risk, supportability and analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. In this role this individual shall ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions. The individual shall be responsible for the Translation of customer requirements into hardware/software specifications.

Must currently hold a Secret clearance and be eligible for TS/SCI and SAP.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in at least 3 of the following areas:

  • 3 years as a Systems Engineer or 5 years performing systems engineering tasks on a missile system or complex weapon system.

  • ACAT I program or ICBM-related experience.

  • Knowledge or previous experience with Air Force Operations and acquisition programs.

  • Previous analytical experience applied to integrated military weapon systems or multiple subsystems.

    Current Top Secret Clearance or higher highly desired



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.

Salary : $120,874 - $205,486

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