Entry Level Systems Engineer

Job Description

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is looking for an entry level Systems Engineer. The qualified candidate will be working on a multi-disciplinary team, in a rapid development environment to integrate, deploy, and support complex SW/HW based systems. Tasks may include identifying, documenting, and tracking requirements; performing requirements analysis; performing software/system integration, regression, verification, and validation testing; and developing test scripts. Position may require business travel to customer locations in support of product demonstrations, software installation, and system testing.

The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with platforms and mission applications for intelligence and defense customers with domain emphasis on Geospatial Intelligence, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), and Mission Management.

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. Beyond exciting work, each college hire in engineering will be part of our Year One program.

An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One— a unique experience to jumpstart your engineering career.

• Develop skills:
  • Receive immediate mentorship from experienced managers and engineers and explore classes to find your comfort zone
• Network and collaborate:
  • Make lasting connections with your Year One peers, employees and leadership

* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Temporary remote/Hybrid (COVID-19): Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this role will be conducted remotely or in a hybrid format on a temporary basis. Based on pandemic conditions, once the employee’s assigned site begins a broader transition back to the workplace, the role will transition to full-time onsite.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 0 years related experience
• US Citizenship and ability to be granted a security clearance by the Federal Government
• Ability to perform requirements identification, analysis, documentation, and tracking
• Ability to participate in analyzing customer needs, and identifying user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile Objectives and iterative development schedules
• Ability to apply waterfall or iterative/agile development techniques that are appropriate to the environment
• Ability to use statistical analysis methods and tools
• Ability to work with customers in a software test environment
• Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering
• GPA 3.0 and above
• Systems Engineering related intern, work, or hobby experience
• Knowledge of requirement management tools (e.g., DOORS, etc.)
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., ClearCase, Subversion, Git, etc.)
• Knowledge of various scripting languages (e.g., shell, JavaScript, Python, etc.)
• Experience setting-up and running test tools (e.g., eggPlant, SilkPerformer, SpiraTest, etc.)

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.