BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for a Systems Engineering, Integration and Test Lead for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System program. This position will require the candidate to work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to design, integrate, debug and test precision guided munitions. Individual technical contributions on a related range of programs will include system development, requirements development, integration & test, and test planning and execution in a field deployment environment.
In this Role you will:
- Lead a medium size team of Systems Engineers on an APKWS development program
- Manage all system engineering content and work products
- Implement the product development process
- Manage Cost and Schedule responsibilities for the systems team
- Execute systems planning and requirements development
- Create and review systems requirements to include, software, component, subsystem and operational concepts
- Allocate requirements to other engineering disciplines
- Create system test plans, procedures and reports
- Provide oversight to product design, development, integration, and verification
- Develop and maintain external relationships with customers, other contractors and government officials
- Manage and participate in trade studies, peer reviews, and customer meetings
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations both internally and externally with customers
- Monitor and report metrics such as System Technical Performance Measures
- Support proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost and schedule estimating, and presentation activities
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree in a STEM field in addition to 8+ Years of relevant industry or equivalent
- Possess an Active US Government security clearance (secret or higher)
- Leadership skills and experience directing and mentoring engineers on complex programs
- Experience in effectively documenting, communicating, leading and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations.
- Understanding and background in defense systems architecture, modeling, design and test
- Experience in MATLAB
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- EVMS certification and CAM experience
- Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test)
- Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines
- Support trade studies, presentations, proposals and related activities
- Experience in planning and conducting test events at US Government Test Facilities
- Model Based Systems Engineering experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- 8 or more years of relevant industry experience or equivalent
- Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret level or higher
- Experience leading, directing, and mentoring engineers on complex programs
- Experience documenting, communicating, leading, and collaborating on designs, results, reports, and presentations
- Background in defense systems architecture, modeling, design, and test
- Experience with MATLAB
- EVMS certification and CAM experience
- Systems engineering experience across analysis, requirements decomposition, modeling and simulation, design and development, integration, and test
- Experience developing concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines
- Experience supporting trade studies, presentations, proposals, and related activities
- Experience planning and conducting test events at U.S. Government test facilities
- Model-Based Systems Engineering experience
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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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