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.
This exciting role is to represent Systems Engineering within a Product Line as a Product Line Discipline Lead (PLDL) where you will have direct insight and influence into the development of these products. In this role you will make impacts in the following ways;
- Create and oversee high performance teams and their resources such as tools, process and best practices as they develop products over the full product lifecycle.
- You will have some people management responsibilities and/or be a technical contributor to our product development blending leadership and technical talent. The balance of these roles will enable deeper insights and more direct influence.
We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, and want to develop, build and work on the world's most advanced electromagnetic spectrum operations systems - detecting, locating and countering threats for joint and international aircrew. We develop highly sophisticated digital Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and we are looking for motivated and positive minded engineers highly skilled in Electronic Attack to join cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Come build your career with us.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Active DoD Secret security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science and 8 years of work experience.
- Experience with Systems engineering development of DoD systems
- EW system design experience and product development (System V diagram)
- Project leadership on DoD programs
- Technical team leadership
- Strong skill in people management and team collaboration within systems engineering and across the disciplines
- Able to evaluate root cause and timely decision making
- Able to lead a team to adapt to changes effectively
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- M.S. in either Systems, Software, or Electrical Engineering.
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
- Additional technical depth in specific areas of EW such as Electronic Attack (EA) or Electronic Support Measures (ESM)
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience.
- System Modeling
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another technical field
- 8 years of work experience
- Systems engineering development experience with DoD systems
- Electronic Warfare system design and product development experience, including the System V diagram
- Project leadership experience on DoD programs
- Technical team leadership experience
- People management and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
- Ability to evaluate root causes and make timely decisions
- Ability to lead teams through change
- Master’s degree in Systems, Software, or Electrical Engineering
- Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
- Technical depth in Electronic Attack or Electronic Support Measures
- Model-Based Systems Engineering experience
- System modeling experience
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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