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><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! Are you a Systems Engineer with 2 to 10+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to develop products that support a cause greater than yourself? Help us develop Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions and deliver on our motto “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”. BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is experiencing an exciting period of growth. We need your talent, motivation, and vision working alongside us. </span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Our employees develop, build and work on the world’s most advanced electromagnetic spectrum operations systems – detecting, locating and countering threats for joint and international aircrew. We develop sophisticated digital Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and we are looking for motivated, positive minded engineers to join cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams. Key EW program objectives are to improve/enhance air vehicle survivability, through the abilities to detect, deny, deceive, degrade and/or disrupt adversaries Integrated Air Defenses.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. 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></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">We are hiring Systems Engineers to participate in Electronic Warfare Systems development programs in Nashua, NH. As a Systems Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team focused on modeling, designing, developing, integrating, debugging, testing, fielding, and supporting our innovative Electronic Systems.</span></span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Typical Job Responsibilities</span></span></b></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Creation and/or review of systems, software, component, subsystem requirements and operational concepts</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Deriving, decomposing, allocation and traceability of requirements to engineering discipline</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Identification of Risks and Opportunities and executing on mitigation strategies</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Identification of System Technical Performance Measures </span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Participation in trade studies, analysis, peer reviews, and customer meetings</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Support system modeling & simulation, design, and development activities </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Creation of external and internal interface definition </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Knowledge of model based systems engineering tools and approach</span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Presentation of findings at design reviews internally or with customers </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Creation of test plans, test procedures and reports </span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Creation and/or review of algorithms</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Analysis of data to inform decision making</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Execution of integration, verification, and validation activities and tests</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Participate in external field and flight tests of our EW Systems</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Participate in constant improvement of the System Engineering discipline</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><div style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:115%"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Due to the classified nature of the work, these positions will be 100% on-site.</span></span></span></div></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:#121212">Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science or a related field</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">2-10+ years of relevant Engineering experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Preferred Skills and Education</span></span></b></span></span></span></span><ul><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in electrical engineering or computer science/engineering</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Experience with Electronic Warfare systems</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">Experience with systems engineering activities across the product development lifecycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, architecture, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test, production, sustainment)</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-left:8px">Active DoW Secret Clearance highly preferred</li></ul><div style="margin-left:8px"><br><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span calibri="" style="font-family:">#ECSSE</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><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 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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