Systems Engineer
BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, US
Posted July 30, 2026
Full-TimeTechnology & EngineeringSoftware Development
About this role
</br><b>Job Description </b></br><h1 style="margin-top:16px"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:" calibri="" light",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#2f5496"><span style="font-weight:normal">About BAE Systems</span></span></span></span></span></strong></h1><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif"="">Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif"="">At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed and grow. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. When you join our engineering group, you will be an integrated team member collaborating with Software, Hardware, and Test engineers in one or more of the phases of the systems engineering cycle. </span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma,sans-serif"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif"="">We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.</span></span></span></span></span><h1 style="margin-top:16px"><span style="font-size:16pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:" calibri="" light",sans-serif"=""><span style="color:#2f5496"><span style="font-weight:normal">Job Description</span></span></span></span></span></h1><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We are hiring systems engineers at the individual contributor, team lead, chief engineer and technical director levels to participate in Electronic Systems development programs at any of the locations listed above. As a Systems Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to model, design, develop, integrate, debug, test, field, and support our innovative Electronic Systems. Help us create the world’s most advanced solutions in the area such as Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving threats to our nation’s security and the war fighter!</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In this exciting role, you will enjoy opportunities to take on diverse and challenging work assignments, flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and if you desire…become an expert or future technical leader in our engineering organization.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The roles range from individual contributor through leads on programs.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i>Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status</i>.</span></span></span><br></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><h1 style="margin-top:16px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Required Skills and Education:</span></span></span></h1><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related field</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">2+ years of experience in Systems Engineering or a related domain.</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Must possess an active Secret Clearance.</span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Preferred Skills and Education:</span></span></span><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Master’s Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related field</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience in EO/IR, RF, EW </span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with Requirements Development</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with integration and test</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with Model Based Engineering</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with Agile</span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px; margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Active Secret Clearance or above (active within the last 2 years)</span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914<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 Electronic Systems </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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.<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.
Requirements
- Security Clearance: Secret
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