Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Mechanical Focused)

Job Description To support the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), BAE Systems is seeking a full-time Senior Principal Systems to be a part of our mechanical focused systems engineering team. The selected candidate will work closely with numerous engineering teams supporting the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP).

Our primary functions will include ensuring that all weapon system interface requirements are correctly defined and properly coordinated. These efforts will be achieved by performing technical change evaluations, working/developing in various tools, including Cameo Systems Modeler, to perform analysis, and interfacing with government and contractor activities to define Weapon System Coordinated Interfaces. To be successful, the candidate must be skilled in technical matters and in interpersonal communications, understanding the need for and capable of exercising influence, mentoring, and identifying/driving solutions to technical problems.


About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)

Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy’s SSP continually since the program’s inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and as the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation’s nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a truly unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

In response to global threats, SSP is continuing to defend our nation by adding a second nuclear defense system option to their mission responsibilities with the SLCM-N Program. SSP is building this modular, survivable cruise missile system that will be outfitted on some submarines and surface ships. SSP is responsible for designing, developing, building, and deploying the SLCM-N and BAE Systems is supporting our customer in the pre-development activities for the SLCM-N Program.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems, PLC.

BAE Systems, PLC provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Systems Engineering preferred or equivalent education and years of work related experience required
• Understand Systems Engineering principles
• Understand basic engineering principles and experience with Interface Control/Design Drawings
• Understanding of requirements allocation and system architecture management
• Experience with DoD weapons system
• Demonstrated Self-Starter
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Experience preparing for and leading design reviews or customer meetings
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Experience with various engineering tools / languages similar to CREO, PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, SysML, and Cameo Systems Modeler or other requirement management tools
• Experience with Model Based Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to establish a strong, positive customer relationship
• Ability to coach and mentor employees

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• In Depth Experience working with modeling tools
• Experience with various engineering tools / languages including CREO, PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, SysML, and Cameo Systems Modeler
• Understand detailed engineering principles and experience with Interface Control/Design Drawings
• Experience within the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), and the TRIDENT II D5 Strategic Weapon System (SWS).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security 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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.