Engineer I - Systems - Digital Ecosystem
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated early-career engineer to join our growing Digital Ecosystem team. Originally focused on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), our organization is expanding to shape the future of enterprise digital engineering, connected data environments, modern engineering workflows, and AI-enabled decision support across the business.
Responsibilities
- Support development and deployment of enterprise digital engineering and MBSE capabilities.
- Aid in implementation and improvement of digital ecosystem processes, workflows, and tools.
- Contribute to systems modeling, data integration, digital thread, and automation projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency through AI, scripting, automation, and modern digital practices.
- Collaborate across engineering, IT, program management, manufacturing, and other business functions to support integrated digital workflows.
- Support organizational change management activities, communications, training, and user engagement efforts.
- Participate in development of standards, best practices, and reusable patterns for digital engineering implementation.
- Help evaluate and prototype emerging technologies related to AI, automation, MBSE, data management, and digital transformation.
- Support preparation of technical briefings, demonstrations, metrics, and communications for leadership and stakeholder engagement.
- Learn and grow within a highly collaborative team focused on enterprise modernization and innovation.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
- Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
- Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Solid systems thinking mindset and ability to understand complex interconnected problems.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in fast-moving technical environments.
- Interest in helping shape and improve how engineering and program teams work.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience with or an interest in AI, automation, scripting, or digital workflow improvement.
- Collaborative mindset with interpersonal skills and willingness to work across organizations.
- Self-motivated, curious, and proactive approach to problem solving.
- Desire to support organizational transformation and modern digital engineering adoption.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Exposure to MBSE concepts, SysML, UML, or systems architecture approaches.
- Experience with engineering, modeling, or software development tools.
- Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Experience using AI-assisted development or automation tools.
- Exposure to data analytics, APIs, databases, or system integration concepts.
- Internship, research, academic project, or extracurricular experience involving complex technical systems.
- Interest in aerospace, defense, advanced technology, or enterprise-scale engineering environments.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374
Employee Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
- Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission 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.