Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems I&S is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer or Sr Principal Systems Engineer to join our team.
This position can be staffed at a Principal or Sr Principal and will be based in Colorado Springs, CO.
What You'll Get to Do In this role, you will provide Systems Engineering expertise within a radar, site activation, or compute Integrated Product Team (IPT).
Responsibilities include:

• Developing, managing, analyzing, and maintaining system requirements, including decomposition and traceability from customer requirements and CONOPS to design-level requirements as part of an IPT focused.
• Performing functional analysis and system trade studies across concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operations, and maintenance.
• Supporting development of clear, executable requirements, interface, and test/verification documentation.
• Supporting integration, test, and verification activities and requirements verification.
• Defining and tracking technical performance measurements (TPMs).
• Preparing and supporting technical materials for major program reviews including SRR, SFR, PDR, CDR, SVR, and TRR, and other reviews as required.
• Facilitating capture of technical content from subject matter experts to support CDRL development, technical baseline updates, and I&T consultation.
• Interfacing with internal leadership and external customers to communicate technical briefings and program status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Principal: 6 Years with Bachelors in STEM, 3 Years with Masters STEM, or 1 Year with PhD
• Sr Principal: 8 years with Bachelors in STEM, 6 years with Masters STEM, or 4 years with PhD
• Experience with requirements decomposition and requirements management.
• Experience working with cross-functional IPTs.
• Experience across the Systems Engineering lifecycle for system development.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.).
• Experience with SharePoint.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience with Agile software development (PI Planning, two-week sprints, story pointing, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to plan and execute work both independently and in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to organize and work in cross-functional teams with a customer-focused approach.
• The ability and willingness to travel but on a minimal basis.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with technical writing for specifications and technical baseline documentation.
• MBSE experience (Cameo).
• Familiarity with PLM tools (Siemens, Windchill, Teamcenter).
• Familiarity with scaled compute cluster development, hypervisors, and network engineering.

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, Inc.
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.