Eng Sr Prin III - Sys
About The Position
BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems is seeking a technical leader to guide development and execution of next-generation space-based systems. The Mission Chief Engineer serves as the technical authority for missions, guiding programs from concept through operational delivery and acting as a principal technical liaison among engineering teams, BAE Systems executives, and government stakeholders. The position provides authoritative technical direction across the full lifecycle of space systems; develops and executes mission Concepts of Operations; leads design trade studies and technical risk management; and steers technical reviews, Flight Readiness Boards, and Tiger Teams. The role also aligns technical execution with customer and corporate priorities, briefs senior decision-makers, mentors engineers, and establishes systems engineering standards. The position requires a regular and predictable schedule and on-site work five days during each normally scheduled week. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus 12 or more years of related experience; equivalent experience may be considered.
- A master’s degree or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of experience per higher degree; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
- Current, active Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
- Expertise developing and analyzing mission concepts, particularly integrating space, launch, and ground segments.
- Experience across all phases of hardware program execution, including planning, design reviews, manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing, and on-orbit mission operations.
- Deep proficiency in the end-to-end systems engineering lifecycle, including requirement derivation, allocation and management; CONOPS development; change management; and verification and validation.
- Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), with hands-on experience using Cameo and Jama.
- Extensive knowledge of mission sets and core technology areas, with a track record of maintaining relationships with key personnel in the customer community.
- Experience leading and synchronizing multidisciplinary teams in complex business environments to achieve project milestones.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with documented experience delivering technical briefings and strategic recommendations to senior decision-makers and technical audiences.
- Ability to work on-site five days each normally scheduled week; travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Current active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Expertise integrating space and ground segments.
- Strategic experience in acquisition management, including technical oversight of suppliers and subcontractors.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical guidance and direction to multidisciplinary teams throughout the lifecycle of space systems, from conceptualization to operational delivery.
- Develop and execute Concepts of Operations aligned with customer mission objectives, identifying critical deployment gaps.
- Lead complex design trade studies and ensure technical solutions are mission-optimized and scalable.
- Manage the mission’s technical risk profile and develop and execute mitigation plans.
- Lead technical reviews, Flight Readiness Boards, and Tiger Teams to resolve complex system bottlenecks.
- Serve as a primary technical contact for government customers and BAE Systems executives, translating technical challenges into strategic insights.
- Partner with the Program Management Office and Chief Systems Engineer to align technical execution with corporate and customer priorities.
- Prepare and deliver technical briefings and strategic recommendations to senior government officials and executive leadership.
- Mentor and coach senior- and mid-level engineers.
- Establish systems engineering standards and improve processes.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and effective working relationships across the department, business units, capabilities units, and company.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- May be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, subject to business performance and management recommendations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
