Senior Principal Systems - Agile Project Engineer (Hybrid & Relocation Available)

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•$120,874 - $205,486•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Project Engineer to lead the agile execution of multiple engineering scrum teams in a government-funded environment. The role drives execution by working with Scrum Masters to clarify objectives, remove organizational obstacles, and escalate critical issues to leadership. It applies agile principles while meeting firm delivery dates and rigorous customer requirements. The Project Engineer is responsible for the operational health and throughput of multiple scrum teams. The role balances agile execution with the constraints of cost-plus or firm-fixed-price government contracts, including prioritizing and integrating small-scope efforts and minor programs alongside larger projects. It guides program planning and backlog preparation, coaches teams in agile practices, manages impediments and risks, coordinates stakeholders, and tracks performance through agile metrics. This position is hybrid, with relocation available. The full-time salary range is $120,874–$205,486. BAE Systems describes a benefits package for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, including health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; discounts; paid time off and holidays; and various leave programs. Recognition awards and other incentives may also be available depending on position level and job specifics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, or 4 years with a Ph.D.
Proven experience across the full product development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, integration, and test.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Proven experience working on government-funded programs with firm delivery dates.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to coach teams, influence stakeholders, and maintain transparency about program health.
Ability to analyze complex situations quickly and guide teams toward timely solutions.
Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost/schedule integration, with strong understanding of project control methodologies used in complex, multi-year government programs.
Ability to guide planning by translating complex technical requirements into executable work packages and resource plans.
Proven mentorship record and commitment to developing others’ technical and leadership capabilities while balancing execution with team health and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience setting up agile frameworks that balance customer timeline requirements with changing requests and scope.
Proficiency in defining and tracking agile metrics to drive productivity and throughput.
Currently hold an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Agile or Scrum certification, such as CSM or SAFe; applying practices flexibly is more important than strict adherence to a certification’s prescription.
Experience with military GPS, anti-jam technology, or Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) solutions.
Experience with JIRA for work tracking and metrics generation.
Proven experience leveraging generative AI tools to enhance and automate engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

Lead the efficient execution of multiple scrum teams and support their operational health, throughput, skill development, workflows, and productivity.
Manage agile execution within cost-plus or firm-fixed-price government contract constraints while meeting customer due dates and deliverables.
Adapt processes to prioritize, integrate, and deliver small-scope efforts and minor programs alongside larger projects.
Guide program planning and ensure backlogs are groomed, priorities are understood, and teams are prepared for sprint planning.
Coach and mentor teams in agile best practices and principles to deliver maximum value.
Identify and resolve impediments and bottlenecks; proactively manage risks and escalate unresolved issues to leadership.
Organize and facilitate periodic synchronization meetings with Program Managers, IPT leads, and Scrum Masters.
Maintain stakeholder communication and alignment between company vision and technical execution.
Implement and monitor agile metrics to track feature and capability progress and use data-driven insights to develop improvement roadmaps.