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Senior Principal System Interfaces Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Hill, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an exceptional systems engineer for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the Sentinel weapon system.

This Systems Engineer will work with a highly skilled team developing and reviewing model-based systems engineering products; namely the engineer will be expected to develop/update interface control documents in collaboration with the Prime Contractor. The candidate is expected to work alongside product teams and engineers and be presenting data and reports to the US Air Force customer. This position will operate in an organizational culture that develops and challenges employees to achieve high performance in a fast-paced, high-morale workplace using streamlined management policies and procedures. It is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the development and deployment of the next generation intercontinental ballistic missile, the national security-critical backbone of our nuclear deterrent capability.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team within a large defense company with an extraordinary, positive culture, and mission focus. In this position, you will provide direct support to a national security-critical weapon system throughout engineering development, deployment and sustainment. You will help support several hundred personnel providing the government with ICBM expertise. You will become a trusted mission partner to the innovative, digital engineering-driven Air Force organization that is responsible to design, build, test, transition, and sustain the world’s safest, most secure, and effective land-based nuclear deterrent, on-schedule. Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

BAE Systems has earned accolades as a “Top Workplace” in Utah based on employee feedback for five consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. BAE Systems is the only DoD contractor to have earned this distinction.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field at an accredited university or college.

  • A minimum of 8 years of experience in systems engineering and integration, with a strong emphasis on interface management.

  • Demonstrated proficiency with requirements decomposition concepts and tools.

  • Demonstrated capacity to edit and review MBSE products in-situ using MBSE software like Cameo, Rhapsody, DOORS, etc.

  • Familiarity with relationship traceability in digital architectures.

  • Proactive person with a positive attitude and a “team player” mentality.

  • Highly organized with acute attention to detail.

  • Possess a willingness to learn while also sharing your current knowledge/skills.

  • Proactively provides ideas/thoughts.

  • Values brainstorming and changing the status quo.

  • Possesses both strategic thinking skills and tactical execution skills.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Must currently possess a Secret clearance.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Preference is given to candidates with experience in DoD programs and increased preference with experience in ICBM programs.

  • Successfully completed coursework in MBSE modeling, e.g., Delligatti SysML.

  • INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certifications are highly desirable.



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 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 : $120,874 - $205,486

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