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Senior Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Layton, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a systems engineer with experience in requirements identification, verification/validation, IBM Rational DOORS and CAMEO/SysML for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), the LGM-35A Sentinel system of systems. This Senior Principal Systems Engineer will assist the United States Air Force (USAF) in managing its internal program requirements for Sentinel program, analyzing the Prime contractor’s DOORS data modules, and preparing reports for System Qualification. The candidate will interface with the Prime Contractor to ensure it meets the U.S. Government’s intent with respect to requirements products and artifacts. The candidate will also consult regularly with the USAF's system program office (SPO) concerning external stakeholder needs and various requirements-related topics. This unique position will allow the candidate to view all requirements efforts for the Sentinel weapon system and will provide great growth potential.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team in 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.
BAE Systems has earned accolades as a “Top Workplace” in Utah based on employee feedback for eight consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. BAE Systems is the only DoD contractor in Utah to have earned this distinction.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
B.S. in an Engineering or STEM field with 7 years experience or M.S. in an Engineering or STEM field with 5 years experience.
Proactive person with a positive attitude and “team player” mentality.
Highly organized with acute attention to detail and willingness to take ownership.
Possess a willingness to learn while also sharing your current knowledge/skills.
Proactively provides ideas/thought.
Strong communication skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Direct experience with the Sentinel or MMIII weapon systems.
Experience with Dassault’s Cameo or other MBSE tools (Rhapsody, etc.).
Possesses an Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Master's Degree in an engineering or STEM field.
Experience with DOORS.
Prevoius experience leading small teams of employees.
Experience with DOORS.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.

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