Sys Integration Eng Sr Prin

BAE Systems • Mount Laurel, NJ

6d

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to serve as our Digital Transformation Lead. This role provides technical and strategic leadership for our modeling team's Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) work, and for our broader digital transformation and digital engineering initiatives. As Technical Lead, you will manage team workload, unblock engineers, and keep initiatives moving, while also owning integration across cross-discipline engineering work and ontology definition for our modeling ecosystems. You will drive enterprise-wide digital threading, traceability, and digital engineering strategy, and represent BAE Systems and our program sponsors at industry events, conferences, and symposiums at a strategic level.

Requirements

• Current SECRET clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field and minimum 12 years of relevant experience (Master's degree with 10 years, or PhD with 8 years, also considered)
• Demonstrated experience leading a technical team as a Tech Lead, including managing workload, unblocking engineers, and mentoring both senior and junior team members
• Experience presenting at industry conferences, symposiums, or similar events, representing an organization or program at a strategic level
• Experience working with vendors on solution architecting for engineering, modeling, or simulation tools
• Hands-on experience with Ansys ModelCenter, MCRE, MBSE Plugin, and STK
• Experience with mission and threat modeling
• Experience with federated systems-of-models / federated digital engineering ecosystems, spanning multiple linked models and authoritative sources of truth
• Experience managing large and complex SysML models
• Experience integrating AI capabilities with SysML models
• Highly experienced with Cameo Systems Modeler/Enterprise Architect
• Familiarity with Cameo plugin development and scripting in Groovy
• Experience building and leading the development of APIs and integrations between engineering tools
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-disciplinary teams, particularly with AI and data analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive and sponsor-level stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• INCOSE certification (CSEP or ESEP) or OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP)
• Experience with the DoD Digital Engineering Strategy and related digital engineering ecosystem concepts
• Experience with additional MBSE/M&S tools (Rhapsody, Capella, or similar)
• Experience with digital twin or digital thread implementations at an enterprise scale
• Prior invited or keynote speaking experience at INCOSE, NDIA, AIAA, or similar industry symposiums
• Experience supporting classified networks or programs
• Experience defining or governing ontologies for large, multi-discipline engineering ecosystems

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical and strategic lead for the modeling team, covering MBSE, M&S, digital transformation, and digital engineering initiatives
• Manage team technical workload, set priorities, and unblock engineers to keep initiatives on track, consistent with Technical Lead responsibilities
• Own integration across cross-discipline engineering work, including ontology definition for modeling ecosystems
• Drive enterprise-wide digital threading, traceability, and digital engineering strategy
• Lead a technical team spanning multiple levels, including senior and junior engineers, providing mentorship, technical direction, and career development
• Represent BAE Systems and program sponsors at industry events, conferences, and symposiums at a strategic level, ensuring appropriate presence and visibility
• Partner with vendors on solution architecting for modeling, simulation, and digital engineering toolchains
• Work with cross-disciplinary teams, particularly in AI and data analytics, to integrate emerging capabilities into digital engineering workflows

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior