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Senior Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Fort Wayne, IN Part Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2026

Job Description
The BAE Systems Airborne Tactical Radios business is the primary source of HF/VHF/UHF SATCOM Tactical Radio (TR) equipment to the Army and USAF. This team, based at Fort Wayne, is responsible for the Architecture, Specification, Development and Analysis of Mission Critical equipment in support of over the horizon mission communications. Some aspects of this work are classified.

The candidate will have a wide range of activities to perform from a Systems Engineering perspective. Integrating hardware and software on a tactical airborne subsystem, create requirements for hardware and software development, assist our military customers with BAE product's integration and testing, create deliverable documentation, and prepare estimates or technical content for a multi-million dollar proposals.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
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.

**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Engineering degree with 30 plus years of applicable experience developing and deploying Airborne Tactical Radios
  • Currently holding a Security Clearance level of SECRET
  • Expertise in crypto graphic subsystems (KY-58M, KY-57M, KY-99M, KY-100M, KY-V5M)
  • Expert in LOS (HF, VHF, UHF) and SATCOM communications
  • Proficient with relevant BAE Systems Airborne Tactical Radios
  • Proficient with (RF sources, Network Analyzers, Signal Analyzers, RF Power Meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc)
  • Extensive DOORS experience
  • Proficient in Earn Value Management
  • Proven use and understanding of test engineering concepts


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Familiarity with ESS equipment (thermal chambers and vibration systems)
  • Familiarity with principles of Gage R&R
  • Experienced / trained in MBSE
  • Expert integrating a system containing multiple electronic sub-assemblies
  • Proficient with MATLAB


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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.

Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.


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 : $153,377 - $260,743

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