Principal System Architecture Engineer (Remote or Hybrid)

Job Description What’s it like realizing your potential at an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

We are currently looking for an experienced Model-Based Systems Engineer to support our Combat Vehicle and Naval Guns International Product Lines and assume a lead role. This role can be telecommute or hybrid remote position, and will be on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Preferred locations are Sterling Heights, MI; San Jose, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Phoenix, AZ; and York, PA.

As a Principal Systems Architecture Engineer, you will:

• Lead or support systems engineering tasks such as requirements development and management, architecture development, interface development, formal decisions and trade studies, and system design development, specialty engineering integration, and verification and validation.
• Lead and facilitate architecture development in Systems Modeling Language (SysML) model of assigned system, subsystems, and components.
• Lead or support the product structure and the system architectural models from early vehicle concept through detailed design, integration, and test phases,
• Support requirements decomposition analysis to help drive concept architectures and system characteristics. Support compliance assessments.
• Lead development and maintenance of interface requirements and interface design information for assigned sub-system, system and components in SysML model.
• Document concept design decisions and support generating System/Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDDs) and capability assessments in SysML model.
• Coordinate and facilitate formal decisions and trade studies to drive design and document results.
• Responsible for developing and managing subsystem and component level performance specifications by managing requirements in a SysML model or requirements repository.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining requirements traceability in the SysML model or requirements repository.
• Develop and maintain requirements verification and compliance, and supporting artifacts.
• Provide Systems Engineering input to support vehicle level Systems Engineering activities and program milestone reviews.
• Support the execution and monitoring of cost, schedule, risk, and Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL) delivery.
• Coordinate Systems Engineering (SE) activities within assigned team IPTs and Specialty Engineering POCs to help influence the design.

Here is a video to give you an idea about the work we do.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field and 4 year’s relevant experience is required.
• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with SysML or UML methodology and tools (such as Enterprise Architect or MagicDraw). Please include experience on resume.
• Systems engineering experience / knowledge necessary to perform requirements analysis, derivation and allocation, and translate requirements to viable concepts design solutions within applicable constraints.
• Experience developing architecture concepts and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to balance system design considering system usage concept of operations (CONOPS), performance, constraints, and logistics concerns
• Ability to plan, conduct and document complex trade studies.
• Ability to generate System/Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDDs) and capability assessments per the program statement of work (SOW).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering.
• Military experience
• Experience with military vehicle systems
• Experience with SysML in Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw).
• Logical architecture experience, including development of use cases
• Familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture (DoDAF)
• Experience with DOORS requirements management tool.
• Have and maintain INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.
• Leadership and mentoring of younger engineers.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.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.