Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description

Join our Tactical Mobile (TacMobile) Systems team as a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, leading the development and sustainment of critical mobile systems for USN and FMS customers. This position is located in North Charleston, SC and is contingent upon contract award.

About the Role:

As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in the design, development, and engineering of complex TacMobile systems and subsystems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless integration, optimal performance, and compliance with specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead system design, development, and engineering of TacMobile systems and subsystems

• Conduct system architecture design, component selection, and integration planning to meet TacMobile requirements

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams involved in TacMobile program activities

• Mentor junior engineers and scientists to enhance their skills and capabilities in TacMobile system development

• Oversee the integration, testing, and evaluation of TacMobile systems to ensure functionality, interoperability, and compliance with specifications

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience in systems engineering, with a focus on mobile systems and subsystems

• Strong technical leadership and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including program managers, technicians, and stakeholders

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on identifying and mitigating technical risks and vulnerabilities

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including training and education

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline to include but not limited to aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical, software, or systems engineering.

• Ten (10) years of experience in support of Command & Control (C2) and/or Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Platforms to include: Technology Analysis and Assessment, Design Definition, Development of Systems Specifications, Systems Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems/Equipment Integration, Test & Evaluation Criteria, and Logistics support. Note: Experience may be concurrent.

• Experience with Digital Engineering and be well versed in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) employment.

• Experience leading the development of Command and Control, Communications, Computing, Combat, or ISR systems/equipment for DoD applications.

• Working knowledge of project planning and management.

• Excellent cognitive, communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills, briefing and providing reports to executive-level leaders.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree preferred.

• TacMobile experience preferred.

• Experience with Cameo MBSE tool and IBM Rational Concert Suite preferred.

• Professional Engineer License preferred.

• Experience with Foreign Military Sales and Foreign Disclosure requirements preferred.

• Familiarity with ITAR and Export Control is a plus.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311

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.

Salary : $106,654 - $181,311