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Ship/Launcher System Electrical Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026

Job Description
The position involves joining a team that develops and refines interface designs and requirements for systems, subsystems, and components of the MK 41 Vertical Launching System onboard various US Navy and foreign naval ship platforms and other support of other related shipboard systems. The focus of the team is to develop new and update existing maritime, launcher, missile, weapons, weapons control, and weapons testing effectiveness systems, and the mitigation of system component obsolescence challenges.

The individual shall be a self-starter who can work independently, as well as in a team environment. This position requires frequent collaboration with the stakeholders of the launcher interface community.

The candidate will support the generation and review of design models, drawings, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), specifications, interface documents, and the appropriate technical and integration data, analyses, and documentation to support engineering decisions. The individual will review, prepare, and update Computer-Aided Design (CAD) system electronic or mechanical drawings and ensure drawings are clear and technically accurate based upon design specification and changes to mitigate obsolescence.

The individual will perform tasks leding to elctronic system component obsolescence mitigiation / replacement.

This individual will perform Quality Assurance assessments on a variety of documentation and will provide error identification and product improvement plans based on these assessments.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• B.A. or B.S. degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• 3 to 4 years of electrical engineering experience
• Experience in Obsolescence Mitigation processes for electronics systems
• Experience in technical documentation reviews
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of obsolescence mitigation processes for electronic systems experience
• 3 years of professional electrical engineering experience
• 5 years of engineering experience
• Experience with U.S. Navy Missile or Launcher Systems.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance and Good Documentation practices
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Experience in Microsoft Visio.
• Knowledge of Geometric, Dimensioning, and Tolerancing to the ASME Y14.5 standard.
• Current active Secret clearance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.

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 : $97,008 - $164,914

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