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Senior Systems Engineer-Air Transport Engineering

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/25/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring for a Product Focal Lead. At BAE Systems, we deliver 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. If you are an individual that enjoys a cohesive team environment and is interested in a variety of challenges across a variety of products, then we are interested in hearing from you! The Product Focal Lead (PFL) is responsible for managing production and field issues related to commercial avionics products. The PFL reports to the Integrated Product Team Leader (IPTL) and manages component obsolescence, FPGA changes, failure analyses, reliability investigations and factory yield related to a specific product area within the Controls and Avionics Solution business. In this capacity, the PFL is responsible for communicating and managing issues with the customer (aircraft OEM) (10% of effort), BAE Systems operations team (10% of effort), and internally within the program team (10% of effort) lead the engineering team to investigate and resolve product issues, including leading the Engineering 7-Step investigation process (40% of effort), and perform direct engineering analysis of product issues (30% of effort).


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of factory test methods, including ATP and ESS.
  • ​​​​​​​Familiarity with product and component failure analysis methods, including use of engineering 7-Step method, fault tree analysis, design of experiment, etc.
  • Familiar with internal parts list and BOM structure, product design and release processes, including change management (Windchill, etc.).
  • Experience with product test and test equipment operations.
  • Familiarity with design tools (PTC Creo, Spice, etc.).
  • Ability to review component data sheets and perform component selection, selection of alternate parts, component date codes, etc.
  • Experience writing technical communications (coordination memos, briefs, etc.).
  • Familiarity with product qualification per DO-160.
  • Familiarity with hardware design and certification per DO-254.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with development and operation of commercial aircraft avionics products for aircraft preferred.
  • Experience in customer communications and messaging.
  • Experience working in and/or leading a cross-functional team.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

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.

Salary : $79,370 - $134,929

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