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Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Nashua, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026

Job Description
Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! Do you want to develop products that support a cause greater than yourself? Help us develop Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions and deliver on our motto “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”. BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is experiencing an exciting period of growth. We need your talent, motivation, and vision working alongside us.

Our employees develop, build and work on the world’s most advanced electromagnetic spectrum operations systems – detecting, locating and countering threats for joint and international aircrew. We develop sophisticated digital Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and we are looking for motivated, positive minded engineers to join cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams. Key EW program objectives are to improve/enhance air vehicle survivability, through the abilities to detect, deny, deceive, degrade and/or disrupt adversaries Integrated Air Defenses.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are hiring Systems Engineers to participate in Electronic Warfare Systems development programs in Nashua, NH. As a Systems Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team focused on modeling, designing, developing, integrating, debugging, testing, fielding, and supporting our innovative Electronic Systems.

Typical Job Responsibilities
  • Creation and/or review of systems, software, component, subsystem requirements and operational concepts
  • Deriving, decomposing, allocation and traceability of requirements to engineering discipline
  • Identification of Risks and Opportunities and executing on mitigation strategies
  • Identification of System Technical Performance Measures
  • Participation in trade studies, analysis, peer reviews, and customer meetings
  • Support system modeling & simulation, design, and development activities
  • Creation of external and internal interface definition
  • Knowledge of model based systems engineering tools and approach
  • Presentation of findings at design reviews internally or with customers
  • Creation of test plans, test procedures and reports
  • Creation and/or review of algorithms
  • Analysis of data to inform decision making
  • Execution of integration, verification, and validation activities and tests
  • Participate in external field and flight tests of our EW Systems
  • Participate in constant improvement of the System Engineering discipline


Note: Due to the classified nature of the work, these positions will be 100% on-site.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science or a related field
  • Entry level Engineering experience.
  • Ability to obtain a secret clearance.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Skills and Education
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in electrical engineering or computer science/engineering
  • Experience with complex electromechanical products or Electronic Warfare systems
  • Experience with systems engineering activities across the product development lifecycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, architecture, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test, production, sustainment)

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

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 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 : $64,926 - $110,374

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