Systems Engineer II - Mission Performance

Job Description
Launch Your Career at the Frontier of Mission Engineering
Are you a problem-solver driven by curiosity and a desire to tackle the world's most complex technical challenges? Join the Mission Engineering team at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems. We are a high-energy group of innovators who believe that technical excellence and a supportive, vibrant culture go hand-in-hand.
This isn't a role where you'll be stuck in a silo. You will be embedded in a collaborative environment where creativity is encouraged, mentorship is a priority, and your contributions directly influence the future of space, air, and ground domain architectures. As part of the Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU), you will be at the heart of BAE Systems' most discriminating technologies, helping us define the next generation of mission success.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You'll Do:

• As a Systems Engineer, you will move beyond theory and into application, utilizing a custom-built tool-suite to characterize the performance of complex system architectures. Your work will provide the data-driven insights that set the requirements for the components and systems of tomorrow.
• Technical Development & Innovation:
  • Build the Tools: You won't just use existing software; you will develop new tools and algorithms for mission systems modeling and data analysis, evolving our capabilities in real-time.
  • Analyze Complex Systems: Collaborate with a team of analysts to simulate and characterize mission performance across diverse domains (Space, Air, and Ground).
  • Solve Real-World Problems: Contribute to critical project milestones by providing creative solutions to multifaceted technical bottlenecks.
• Professional Growth & Visibility:
  • Develop Executive Presence: Gain rare, early-career experience presenting your findings and proposed solutions to peers, senior management, and external customers.
  • Business Acumen: Get a "behind-the-scenes" look at the defense industry by supporting new business initiatives, including proposal writing and cost/schedule estimation.
  • Cross-Functional Synergy: Build a professional network across Strategic Business Units and the wider company, learning how high-impact technologies move from concept to delivery.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations will be required.
This role is based on-site five days per week to ensure you have the mentorship, face-to-face collaboration, and hands-on experience necessary for rapid professional growth.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
• Your work will take place across a variety of dynamic settings, including:
  • Advanced Research Hubs: Professional office environments and high-tech laboratories.
  • Integration Centers: Production floors and cleanrooms (where specialized PPE and safety gear are required).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., master's degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Technical Foundation & Domain Expertise:
  • Coding Proficiency: Strong Python skills are essential. We view your arrival as the start of a continuous learning journey; we will provide the training and resources needed to expand your toolkit into other specialized packages.
  • Analytical Rigor: The ability to build analytic models and translate those results into clear, actionable technical reports.
• Communication & Collaborative Excellence:
  • Strategic Delivery: You can take complex analysis and turn it into a compelling narrative for both internal stakeholders and external customers.
  • Team Synergy: You thrive in small, high-impact teams where collaboration, open communication, and shared success are the priority.
  • Professionalism: A communicator who can document results with precision and interact effectively across all levels of the organization.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Academic Depth: An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM field, providing a strong theoretical foundation for complex problem-solving.
• Space Domain Mastery: A passion for and experience with space systems and the intricacies of orbital dynamics.
• Simulation Expertise: Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as STK and AFSIM to model and analyze mission architectures.
• Research Mindset: A proven track record of independent research, demonstrating the ability to navigate ambiguity and derive insights from complex data sets.
• Advanced Coding: The ability to leverage Python not just for basic tasks, but as a primary tool for sophisticated analytical modeling.
• Modern Systems Approach: Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and a desire to apply these methodologies to next-generation missions.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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.