Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world’s next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will 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. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

Bae Systems Is Looking For An

experienced, self-motivated Senior Systems Engineer to work on a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment. The qualified candidate will support the development and implementation of a back-end mission-focused software application in addition to a couple other software applications.

Assigned tasks may include analysis of needs, the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), working with customers and other team members, integration testing of several software baselines, technical documentation including User Guides, sprint planning, customer engagement, close interaction with software and system test engineers on the team to achieve program objectives. Perform analysis and tasks at concurrent stages to include technical planning, system design, software implementation, system integration, testing, verification, and validation.

You should be customer service oriented, attentive to detail, self-motivated and work well in teams. Flexibility in approach to finding solutions, the ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities, and learn new technologies quickly are some of the qualities a successful candidate will have.

Additional

Responsibilities Include

Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needsManage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades and patchesCreate and modify scripts or applications to perform tasksProvide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environmentCollaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on

location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

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

Required

Education,

Experience, &

Skills

Must have a Top Secret / SCI security clearanceTypically, a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or information technology Understanding of User Interface design and development practices

Experience working with customers and end users in the DoD and/or Intelligence CommunityKnowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces, and geospatial data

Experience with system integration and test on a UNIX or Linux platformShell, Perl, and/or Python scriptingAbility to use verbal and written communication

skills to present information to a diverse population (technical and non-technical) Ability to work well as a member of a team and independentlyStrong problem solving and communication

skillsAbility to arrange things or actions in an order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of dependencies

Preferred

Education,

Experience, &

Skills

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 8+ years related

experience or equivalent

experience, training and/or certificationsProficient in

requirements identification, analysis, documentation, and trackingProficient analyzing customer needs, and identifying user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedulesProficient in statistical analysis methods and tools

Experience with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, etc.)

Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Git, etc.)

In depth knowledge of Linux: RedHatFamiliarity with VMWare and virtualization conceptsTeam player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environmentMotivated self-starter with good problem-solving

skills, judgment, and analytical capabilityAbility to develop improved methods to increase program efficiencyDemonstrated leadership

skills (supervisory

experience, building teams, mentoring, building customer relationships)Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammatesStrong oral and written communications

skillsGood planning and organizational

skills

Pay Information

Full-time

Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

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 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.

Our Commitment To

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development

experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.