Systems Engineer - Principal

Job Description
Are you searching for career opportunities that bring meaning and purpose to your life? Are you ready to proudly support those who protect our nation? Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

BAE Systems is looking for Systems Engineers with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading Global Positioning Systems (GPS) products. Our team seeks engineers interested in architecting, designing, and testing GPS receivers for military weapons applications as well as managing a project’s cost and schedule. This position offers abundant opportunities to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS technology and receiver architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team environment to develop the world's most cutting-edge navigation solutions.

As a part of our unique team, you will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the systems engineering life cycle including requirements, design, test development, integration, qualification, customer support, project management, and bidding new work.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time onsite. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Join us in our passionate pursuit to protect those that protect us!

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and minimum 6 years of work experience
• Solid understanding of systems engineering development process
• Project management experience including earned value
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain DoW Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoW Secret Clearance or higher is preferred but not required
• Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team
• Highly motivated to solve complex problems and continuously improve
• Ability to produce high quality work both independently and with a team
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse, high-performing, and results-oriented product development team
• Experience with systems tools (DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, etc.)
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Experience with modern software languages (e.g. C, C , Python, etc.)

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 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 : $107,359 - $182,510