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Mk21A Materials Engineer - Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Hill, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a highly motivated Materials/Mechanical Engineering professional to join our team for an exciting career development opportunity within the MK21A Acquisition Program. The MK21A program will replace the Air Force MK12A and modernize the re-entry body and nuclear components. Team members will assist the Government with defining requirements, translating requirements into design criteria, evaluating alternative design approaches, and developing system specifications.

In addition, the BAE Systems Materials/Mechanical Engineer will:

  • Assist the government and industry partners with composite material engineering on reentry vehicle aeroshell development and manufacturing techniques.

  • Liaison with the Navy, DoE and other industry partners on a regular basis

  • Produce and/or review complex technical documents, specifications and standards.

  • Develops, reviews and manages complex system level requirements.

  • Researches and develops complex system designs and architectures.

  • Provides analysis for complex system designs and architectures and recommends design modifications.

  • Verifies and validates complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.

  • Provide technical guidance for major acquisition and procurement milestones, phases and decision points.




Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related technical field) plus 2 years' professional experience.

  • Direct experience working with composite materials.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn the DOD acquisitions process as well as other relevant directives, policies, or instructions.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both writing and orally.

  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.



Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982

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.

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 : $86,460 - $146,982

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