Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Airborne PNT

About the role

At BAE Systems, we are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our high-impact team dedicated to the development of military GPS and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) products for the airborne and maritime market spaces. This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, with a hybrid work format.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, decomposition, and derivation of system-level requirements into detailed software, hardware, and interface specifications.
• Implement and drive a disciplined product development process, ensuring high-quality engineering artifacts and robust configuration management.
• Contribute to the architectural design of real-time embedded GPS receivers, focusing on performance, reliability, and seamless integration into complex airborne platforms.
• Develop comprehensive system test plans, procedures, and reports. Lead system integration and verification activities in a lab environment to validate that the product meets all performance and operational requirements.
• Utilize and promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) techniques to improve requirements traceability, system modeling, and design communication.
• Partner with cross-functional teams—including software, RF, and hardware engineers—to resolve complex technical challenges and perform trade studies.
• Serve as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, promoting best practices in systems engineering and professional development.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal leadership and external government/military customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related).
• 8+ years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years with a Master’s degree, 4+ years with a PhD.
• Proven experience across the full product development lifecycle (Requirements, Architecture, Design, Integration and Test).
• Experience with real-time embedded systems and a solid understanding of system-level interfaces and hardware/software interaction.
• Expertise in documenting and communicating complex technical designs, results, and reports to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification Experience: Familiarity with airborne product requirements and development processes used for certification (e.g., DO-178C and DO-254).
• MBSE Expertise: Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or SysML.
• PNT Domain Knowledge: Specific experience with military GPS, anti-jam (AJ) technology, or PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) solutions.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and modeling/analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Advanced Degree: Master’s or PhD in Electrical or Systems Engineering.
• Applied AI: Proven experience leveraging generative AI tools to enhance and automate engineering tasks.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486. 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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Recognition program for monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives 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.