Principal Systems Engineer - Networking

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. 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 BAE Systems.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.


The Role:
In this role, you will support the network architect for the Compass Call program working to optimize the network design to ensure systems performance will meet requirements. You will continue to develop a network centric architecture, integrate HW and SW in the SILs, and provide ongoing support to labs. You may also perform other systems engineering tasks as required.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with systems engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to prioritize and adjust to dynamic project needs.
• Proven design, analysis, and communication skills
• Experience with high bandwidth network centric architectures.
• Experience with application layer network integration.
• Experience integrating HW and SW and managing lab configurations.
• Some knowledge of C or other software programming languages.
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, and minimum of 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with the Compass Call Program
• Experience performing requirements analysis, derivation, and allocation, and translating requirements to viable concepts design solutions.
• Experience with Integration and test at the system level.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare Systems
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Masters degree in systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field, and minimum of 4 years of work experience or equivalent experience.

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 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.

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 : $115,779 - $196,825