Description

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate should be a highly experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a strong background in strategic deterrence to support a mission critical systems engineering governance transformation initiative within the Navy Strategic Systems Program office. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer will report into the Program Area Manager in the Systems Engineering Technical Planning and Execution area.

This role involves leading, mentoring, and influencing the modernization and expansion of systems engineering governance policies and processes, enabling the Command to scale and optimize its operations in alignment with evolving strategic goals. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, technical teams, senior leadership, and senior customers to shape and implement a forward leaning systems engineering governance framework that enhances capability development, mission assurance, and system lifecycle integration across the Command.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Principal Systems Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Lead Transformation Initiatives
  • Spearhead the development and implementation of updated systems engineering (SE) policies, procedures, and standards to support the Command's expanded operational scope.
• Strategic Deterrence Systems Integration
  • Apply domain expertise to ensure SE methodologies and processes effectively support the Command's mission, aligning with national defense strategies and objectives.
• Governance Framework Development
  • Design scalable and flexible SE governance models that promote consistency, traceability, risk management, and technical rigor across programs
• Process Optimization
  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and misalignments in current SE practices and propose mission-aligned solutions that are practical
• Policy Drafting and Documentation
  • Author and review detailed policies and guidance documentation in support of the new governance framework.
• Design and Deliver SE Training
  • Create targeted SE training materials, modules, and delivery methods tailored to various audiences (engineers, PMs, leadership)
  • Update training content to reflect changes in policy, tools, and processes.
• Mentorship
  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to junior engineers and teams across the enterprise, working collaboratively to ensure effective adoption of new policies and practices

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field and at least 6 years of systems engineering experience, including at least 4 years supporting defense-related programs using the DoW Systems Engineering Process

• OCP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
• Knowledge of SE standards including DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook, INCOSE SE Handbook, and ISO-IEC-IEEE 15288
• Proven experience with developing or overhauling SE governance policies and documents in a government or defense contractor setting
• Strong experience designing and delivering SE-related training programs
• Expert knowledge of MBSE, digital engineering, DoWAF, SysML or related technical frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with technical and executive audiences

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior experience with agency-level policy and process updates
• Knowledge/Experience supporting Navy SSP Strategic Weapons System
• Experience with DoW Adaptive Acquisition Framework including DoW 5000.01, DoWI 5000.02, Acquisition Pathway policies and SECNAVINST 5000.2

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.