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Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Aircraft Engine Controls

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Endicott, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026

Job Description
Thank you for your interest in exploring opportunities with BAE Systems! Join us on November 5th for our Aircraft Engine Controls Discovery Hour, hosted by our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) team. This is a unique chance to speak directly with team members, and to learn more about our work in Aircraft Engine Controls and the Systems Engineering opportunities that we have available.
To reserve your spot, simply apply now. We can't wait to hear from you!

These positions will be located at one of our Endicott, New York, Austin, Texas or Fort Wayne, Indiana locations. If your background and skillset align with our hiring needs, we will be in touch with next steps. If selected for an interview, we will discuss specific opportunities that match your interests and skillset with the hiring team. For candidates who are not local to the Endicott, New York, Austin, Texas or Fort Wayne, Indiana areas, virtual interviews will be accommodated.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor Degree in Technical discipline or equivalent.
  • 6-10 years of relevant Systems Engineering experience


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • Experience with FADEC technology.
  • Subject matter expertise in one or more of the domain or technology related to engine controls, flight controls, mission systems, actuation control, cabin systems, aircraft electrification and battery/energy management systems.
  • Product development experience including requirement analysis, architecture, system design, integration and test.
  • Team Leadership experience including project technical leadership and/or Systems functional leadership.
  • Experience with engine controls, flight controls, mission systems, actuation control, cabin systems, aircraft electrification and battery/energy management systems.
  • Experience performing requirements analysis, derivation and allocation, and translating requirements to viable concepts design solutions.
  • Experience with Integration and Test.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

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 : $118,504 - $201,457

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