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System Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a System Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The position is to support the SP201 contract, namely the Coordination Program Area, with processing change requests to Electrical Data Requirement Interfaces. In addition, the candidate will conduct impact reviews on contractor documentation to see if SSP maintained artifacts require updates and attend program area meetings and/or other program meetings in support of the coordination program area. The ability to communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and work independently without guidance is an imperative aspect of the role. The related work and industry experience of the candidate will also be evaluated. Responsibilities include providing engineering support, including updating interface documents from change requests.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Possess or have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
  • Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering
  • Understanding of Systems Engineering principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
  • Demonstrated Self-Starter
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
  • Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
  • At least 4 years of related work experience


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance or have held a clearance within the last two years
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Understanding of detailed engineering principles and experience with Interface Control/Design
  • Drawings
  • Knowledge of DoD Engineering Disciplines
  • Experience with technical presentations and customer-facing activities
  • Familiarity with Functional, Programmatic, and Technical Management knowledge area
  • Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS,
  • 2D/3D CAD, and SysML
  • Experience with CDRL’s


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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 : $118,095 - $200,762

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