Principal Engineer - System Verification and Validation

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Verification and Validation (V&V) Systems Engineer to support our work as the prime contractor for a high</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">visibility U.S. Navy weapon system program. The ideal candidate thrives in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, communicates effectively, and collaborates proactively across organizational boundaries. We are looking for an engaging, team</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">oriented problem</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">solver who can operate with initiative and adapt quickly within a dynamic program landscape.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">In this role, the Principal V&V Systems Engineer will work closely with multiple engineering teams supporting the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office. Responsibilities span exercising engineering technical authority, leading engineering teams, and managing customer relationships. Responsibilities include:</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black"><span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt">Engineering Technical Authority</span></span></u></span></span><ul style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Lead development of the program’s Verification strategy and approach for a new weapon system, ensuring alignment with program objectives and established engineering practices.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Drive and actively participate in Verification IPTs, Working Groups, and Communities of Practice to ensure technical rigor, consistency, and effective cross</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">team collaboration.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Review, interpret, and refine system requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, and verifiability.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Establish and maintain the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) across the full system lifecycle.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Oversee the execution of verification work products, ensuring thoroughness, traceability, and compliance with engineering and quality standards.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Ensure engineering deliverables meet all technical, performance, and quality requirements in accordance with systems engineering principles.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Develop and present technical documentation, analyses, data packages, presentations, and white papers to chief engineers and senior customer stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black"><span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt">Leading Engineering Teams</span></span></u></span></span><ul style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Build, lead, and manage a high</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">performing engineering team focused on delivering high</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">quality technical products and innovative solutions to complex mission and business challenges.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Coordinate and guide team members in day</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">to</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">day verification activities to ensure clear task direction, technical rigor, and cohesive project execution.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Mentor engineers, scientists, technologists, and analysts in systems engineering, verification, and test disciplines to promote technical rigor, professional growth, and consistency across programs.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><u><span style="color:black"><span style="letter-spacing:-.2pt">Customer Relationship Management</span></span></u></span></span><ul style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior U.S. Navy customers (SES, GS</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">15, GS</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">14), partnering closely to address complex technical challenges and develop system</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">level solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Support customer execution of the Systems Engineering Verification process, including preparation and participation in formal Systems Engineering Technical Reviews.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Collaborate with customer leadership to translate high</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" cambria="" math",serif"=""><span style="color:black">‑</span></span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">level objectives into actionable plans, measurable deliverables, and aligned verification strategies.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:10pt"><span style="font-family:" times="" new="" roman",serif"=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" arial",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:black">Serve as a primary technical interface, ensuring customer priorities, constraints, and expectations are fully understood and incorporated into engineering activities.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><li style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 4 years of experience; or a Doctorate in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 2 years of experience.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams across the system development lifecycle.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience delivering technical presentations and leading customer-facing discussions at senior levels.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Proven success in partnering with customers to understand mission challenges, shape requirements, and implement complex solutions.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Up to 8 years of relevant work experience</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Experience within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) environment</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:4px; margin-bottom:4px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="background:white">Experience with engineering tools and languages such as PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, 2D/3D CAD, SysML, Cameo, and MATLAB Simulink</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:10px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security </b></br>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. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.<br><br>Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.<br><br>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.