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Principal Systems Engineer Hybrid

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior (5-8 years)

AI generated summary

  • You must have strong systems engineering experience, expertise in relevant technologies, and the ability to lead complex projects in a hybrid work environment. Communication and collaboration skills are essential.
  • You will design, implement, and oversee complex systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure technical solutions meet performance and reliability standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 6+ year’s relevant experience.
  • Systems engineering experience performing requirements evaluation, derivation and allocation, and translating requirements to viable concepts design solutions within applicable constraints.
  • Experience developing architecture concepts and evaluating alternatives.
  • Knowledge of how to balance system design considering system concept of operations (CONOPS), performance, constraints, and logistics concerns.
  • Knowledge of how to plan, conduct and document complex trade studies.
  • Knowledge of how to generate System / Subsystem Design Descriptions and capability assessments per the program statement of work.
  • Excellent oral and written communication know-how.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering.
  • Experience with military vehicle systems.
  • Logical architecture experience, including development of use cases.
  • Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including SysML methodology and tools like Cameo.
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF).
  • Experience with DOORS requirements management tool.
  • Have and maintain INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.
  • Guidance and mentoring of younger engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Spearhead or assist requirements development and management.
  • Develop and direct subsystem and component performance specifications by evaluating and deriving necessary requirements.
  • Develop and maintain requirements verification and compliance and supporting artifacts.
  • Support requirements decomposition analysis to help drive concept architectures and system characteristics.
  • Direct and facilitate architecture development of assigned system, subsystems, and components.
  • Drive development and maintenance of interface requirements and interface design information for assigned sub-system, system and components.
  • Document concept design selections and generate System/Subsystem Design Descriptions (SSDDs) and capability assessments.
  • Coordinate and facilitate formal decisions and trade studies to drive design and document results.
  • Support the actualization and monitoring of cost, schedule, and risk.
  • Coordinate Systems Engineering activities to influence the design.
  • Support vehicle level Systems Engineering activities and program milestone reviews.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Principal Systems Engineer Hybrid.

What does the company prioritize for its employees?

The company prioritizes safety, work-life balance, and offers generous benefits for its employees.

Where are the positions based?

The positions are based out of either San Jose, CA, or Sterling Heights, MI offices.

What is the work schedule for this position?

The work schedule is 3 days on-site and up to 2 days remote per week on a 9/80 schedule, which allows for every other Friday off. 100% remote work will also be considered.

What are some responsibilities of a Principal Systems Engineer in this role?

Responsibilities include spearheading requirements development, directing subsystem performance specifications, developing requirements verification artifacts, facilitating architecture development, documenting design selections, and supporting program milestone reviews.

What educational background is required for this position?

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience are required.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred experience includes military vehicle systems, logical architecture experience, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML methodology and tools like Cameo.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include systems engineering experience, knowledge of requirements evaluation, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to conduct complex trade studies.

What is the salary range for this position?

The full-time salary range is $122,640 to $208,440, depending on a variety of factors such as business considerations and candidate qualifications.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; paid time off; paid parental, military, bereavement leave; and participation in a recognition program, among others.

What opportunities for professional development does the company offer?

The company encourages guidance and mentoring of younger engineers and values individual growth within the workplace.

What kind of culture does the company promote?

The company promotes an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and encourages high performance, innovation, and collaboration among employees.

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries. From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Culture & Values

  • Trusted

    Being committed – giving our best every day Doing what we say we will Doing the right thing

  • Innovative

    Being curious – seeking out new ways to make things better Learning constantly – from successes and failures Turning ideas into actions

  • Bold

    Being courageous – speaking up, stepping forward Seizing opportunities Realising big ambitions

Benefits

  • Your money

    Our rewards go beyond your salary. We want to give you secure foundations so you and your family can have financial peace of mind. We reward great work through annual incentive and bonus plans. Share our success through free share awards and share incentive plans with free matching shares. Help you plan and contribute to your future with access to a pension scheme which also includes benefits to support your family. And offer financial support and advice, so we can help you through any bumps in the road.

  • Your health

    We want to help you be at your best – so you can embrace opportunities and look to the future. You'll get to choose from a range of private health plans that will give easy access to care for you and your family.

  • Your lifestyle

    At work we all come together to change the world we live in, but outside we all have different passions. From gym memberships and shopping discounts, to green car and bike schemes, we want to help you live your life to the full - select from a wide range of company or self funded benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

  • Helping your work/life balance

    We're all doing vital work here that impacts the world. But we want to make sure you can balance life at work and life at home. As well as generous annual leave, we offer 52 weeks' maternity leave, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks, as well as paternity, adoption, parental and dependents leave. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. We offer different types of hybrid working arrangements depending on your role and your location. You'll be trusted and empowered to determine a working pattern that works for you, your team, and our customers.