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Space & Mission Systems
Space & Mission Systems pioneers discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We deliver cutting-edge space solutions, more accurate weather forecasts, and insightful observations of our planet and universe. We provide actionable data and intelligence that protects our Nation. We help our customers succeed in their missions by solving their toughest challenges.
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Spacecraft Solutions
We specialize in delivering flexible, flight-proven spacecraft designed to meet the demands of pioneering missions at an affordable price. Our configurable spacecraft platforms support a wide range of missions, including environmental monitoring, deep space exploration, and intelligence operations. With expertise in instrument provision and data analytics, we offer end-to-end space and mission systems that exceed customer goals. Our small, medium, and large spacecraft lines are tailored for diverse payloads and orbits, ensuring precise control and rapid response for various mission requirements.
Empowering groundbreaking missions with configurable, flight-proven spacecraft for every challenge.
Earth Science & Weather
We specialize in providing advanced remote sensing instruments and spacecraft for environmental monitoring, playing a crucial role in predicting severe weather and climate-related events. With a strong history in operational weather systems, including contributions to the Suomi NPP and NOAA-20 satellites, we deliver critical atmospheric, oceanic, and land surface data. The GeoXO Sounder (GXS) is one of five instruments on NOAA’s next-generation Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO) satellite network. GeoXO will enhance weather and environmental forecasting, potentially providing significant societal and economic benefits into the 2050s.
Ensuring resilient and accurate weather forecasting through innovative satellite systems and cutting-edge environmental monitoring.
Data Analysis & Cyber
We excel in processing, interpreting, and disseminating complex data, transforming it into actionable intelligence for defense and security decision-makers. We design cost-effective systems that extract valuable information from various data types, including geospatial, infrared, and hyperspectral data, to support warfighters across all theaters. Our expertise extends to securing systems and operations from cyber threats, ensuring mission-critical information remains protected. With a focus on advanced geospatial-intelligence technologies, we deliver innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the intelligence community and defense sector.
We turn complex data into timely, accurate, and actionable knowledge, empowering intelligence and DoD decision-makers.
Space Weather Monitoring
Our Space Weather Follow On – L1 (SWFO-L1) and Carruthers Geocorona Observatory satellites built for NOAA and NASA successfully launched in September 2025 from Kennedy Space Center. Each observatory is equipped with our radiation-hardened single-board computer to guide them on their missions. BAE Systems designed and built both spacecraft to provide scientists and forecasters with powerful new instruments. The Carruthers Geocorona Observatory will work to increase our understanding of the Sun’s effects on the Earth’s exosphere — the outermost layer of the atmosphere — while SWFO-L1 will observe space weather and its impacts.
The Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 satellites will study and monitor space weather and its impact on Earth’s exosphere.
Missile Warning & Tracking
In 2025, BAE Systems was awarded a contract by U.S. Space Systems Command to provide the U.S. Space Force with missile tracking satellite capabilities. BAE Systems will serve as the prime contractor for the Resilient Missile Warning & Tracking (RMWT) – Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Epoch 2 program and will design and build 10 spacecraft over the agreement. The program will provide resilient, space-based missile warning and tracking of ballistic missiles and advanced threats, such as hypersonic glide vehicles. BAE Systems will also develop the ground system that will manage the satellite constellation by delivering mission management, command and control (C2) and mission operations solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
The program will advance warfighter capabilities by supporting continuous delivery of mission data to seamlessly integrate with operational missile defense systems.
What People Are Saying About BAE Systems, Inc.
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Mission & Purpose: Work is framed around national security and civil space missions, with SMS building spacecraft, instruments, and advanced remote‑sensing systems that create a clear sense of impact. This mission-led identity is reinforced by decades of space heritage carried into the Colorado-based SMS teams.
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Team Support: Colleagues are often described as respectful and collaborative, with “mutual respect and mindfulness” and cross‑disciplinary teaming emphasized in SMS recruiting materials. These norms are positioned as essential to executing complex, hardware‑rich space programs.
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Learning & Development: Career content highlights tuition assistance, certifications, mobility, and SMS-specific programs like BIRST that give hands‑on exposure across the concept‑to‑launch lifecycle. Formal recognition (e.g., the Impact program) also signals attention to celebrating contributions.
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Leads Civil Space programs for NASA, NOAA, and commercial customers, overseeing execution against budget, schedule, contracts, technical requirements, and customer expectations. Manages program metrics, risks, changes, subcontractors, staffing, compliance, earned value reporting, and follow-on opportunities. Directs program teams, resolves issues, maintains customer relationships, and mentors program managers. The role requires substantial aerospace program leadership, government customer experience, and oversight of space flight hardware development and procurement.
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Provides onsite frontline IT support while serving as working task lead for a five-person help desk team. Troubleshoots hardware, software, network, and enterprise-system issues; manages tickets and service requests; assigns workloads; monitors service levels; coaches staff; escalates complex issues; documents resolutions; and communicates with users, technical teams, and government stakeholders. The role also supports quality assurance, reporting, customer satisfaction, and contract adherence across multiple Washington, D.C. locations.
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Leads microelectronics technology and product strategy across research, development, and production. Translates mission needs into technology roadmaps, oversees IRAD efforts, evaluates competitive technologies, develops partnerships, aligns technical teams, supports customer engagement, and provides technical counsel for business development and capture. The role requires deep microelectronics expertise, strategic leadership, stakeholder influence, and extensive defense or commercial research and program experience.
At a glance
innovating the future
Headquarted in the beautiful state of Colorado, Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems is dedicated to pioneering innovations that enhance mission success and protect critical assets. We are committed to developing state-of-the-art systems as a key player in the aerospace and defense sectors, addressing the evolving challenges of modern missions.
engineering & technology
BAE Systems is seeking talented engineering professionals to join our diverse teams to design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. From FPGA to Electrical Systems, our technical talent and organizational leadership enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
manufacturing & maintenance
Build the future with BAE Systems. Our manufacturing and maintenance teams bring innovation to life, working on advanced products like cutting-edge defense systems, military vehicles, electronic warfare technology, and secure communication systems. Join a dynamic environment where your skills drive excellence, protect national security, and shape tomorrow’s technology. Whether on the production floor or in the field, you’ll make an impact every day.
