Senior Systems Engineer
BAE Systems · Hill AFB, Utah, US
Posted July 29, 2026
Full-TimeTechnology & EngineeringSoftware Development
About this role
</br><b>Job Description </b></br><div style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">BAE Systems is looking for a highly motivated, self-starter, to join our Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Integration Support Contract (ISC) team supporting the following Minuteman III Missile Field Battlespace Awareness (MFBSA) programs: Remote Visual Assessment (RVA) and WaveRelay Tactical Assault Kit (WaRTAK). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior systems engineer, directly responsible to the MFBSA Lead Program Manager, for technical performance of program requirements. This individual will conduct technical documentation and report reviews, ensure design complies with cybersecurity practices and architecture, and contribute day-to-day execution of programs efforts to ensure Time Certain Delivery of capabilities. Focus on research and/or product development encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: electronics, electrical, mechanical, chemical, etc. Defines problems, conducts research, and analyzes criteria related to various engineering fields.<br><br>Duties of the position can include (but are not limited to):</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Work with an acquisition team to write specifications, review engineering drawings and technical documents, and manage work to meet program schedules and requirements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Apply engineering principles and analytical methods and techniques to identify or evaluate proposed modifications and/or replacements for system components.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Identify and annotate analytical or technical findings, and be prepared to defend technical recommendations concerning any needed modifications and/or replacements.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Interpret Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Be familiar with the comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement, engineering test, root-cause analysis, and integration and support of product qualification</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Possess an understanding in the application of engineering principles and processes to be able to evaluate contractor designs and processes. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate between contractor and stakeholders; and be able to comfortably brief to an audience, including senior leaders.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Apply DoW Acquisition and MMIII processes to assist the government and the contractor successfully enter/exit through systems engineering gates. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">Review contractor technical CDRLs for quality and accuracy</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma=""><span style="color:#121212">#ASFS</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Four year degree from an accredited program in engineering, math, physics, or chemistry</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">7 years (5 years with MS degree) relevant experience in any of the following engineering disciplines: electrical, mechanical, systems, electronics</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Experience with multi-tasking and the ability to track multiple technical issues at a time across multiple programs</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Ability to creatively problem-solve technical issues (hardware, software, testing, etc.) quickly and concisely with cost and schedule impact consideration</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Ability to effectively communicate issues and resolutions internally and to various stakeholders</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Knowledge in information technology, network, RMF and cybersecurity</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Possess good written and oral communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Proficient in Microsoft Office</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Strong background in systems engineering</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Experience/knowledge with ICBM weapons systems</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Understanding and experience in DoW acquisitions systems engineering processes, gates, and reviews</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Knowledge of Air Force engineering systems</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Ability to analyze supportability of the design </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Experience in Risk Management</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Experience in Configuration Management</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="background:white"><span style="color:#121212"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:baseline"><span new="" roman="" style="font-family:" times=""><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span style="font-family:" tahoma="">Experience in Logistical Analysis</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li> </li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510<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.
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