Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Airborne PNT (Hybrid, Sign On Bonus & Relocation Available)
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to develop military GPS and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) products for airborne and maritime markets. The role contributes to programs including the Maritime and Aviation Receiver Card (MAVRC) and Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS), and may support anti-jam technologies such as DIGAR™. The engineer applies systems engineering practices to deliver reliable products for challenging operational environments, translating operational needs into traceable and verifiable requirements for real-time embedded systems. The role covers the Systems Engineering V-Model, from concept and architecture through integration and qualification. It uses a hybrid work format, split between onsite and remote work, and works closely with software, RF, and hardware teams as well as internal leaders and government or military customers. The position also includes mentoring junior and mid-level engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience across the full product development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture, design, integration, and test.
- Experience with real-time embedded systems and understanding of system-level interfaces and hardware/software interactions.
- Expertise documenting and communicating complex technical designs, results, and reports to diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
- Minimum experience: 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree, 6+ years with a master’s degree, or 4+ years with a PhD.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with airborne product requirements and certification development processes such as DO-178C and DO-254.
- Experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or SysML.
- Experience with military GPS, anti-jam technology, or PNT solutions.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS and modeling or analysis tools such as MATLAB and Python.
- Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical or Systems Engineering.
- Proven experience using generative AI tools to enhance and automate engineering tasks.
Responsibilities
- Lead analysis, decomposition, and derivation of system requirements into software, hardware, and interface specifications.
- Drive disciplined product development processes and maintain high-quality engineering artifacts and configuration management.
- Contribute to the architecture of real-time embedded GPS receivers, with a focus on performance, reliability, and integration into airborne platforms.
- Develop system test plans, procedures, and reports, and lead lab-based integration and verification activities.
- Use and promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to improve requirements traceability, system modeling, and design communication.
- Collaborate with software, RF, and hardware teams to resolve technical challenges and conduct trade studies.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers in systems engineering practices and professional development.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal leadership and external government or military customers.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
