Eng Sr Prin II - Sys
Quick Summary
Lead launch segment concept development, including
$20,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead launch segment concept development, including requirements definition, flow-down, verification, and interface management.
- Develop, document, and implement technical data/requirements and all deliverables required for launch segment operations.
- Lead launch segment concept development for new business proposal activities.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of launch segment processes.
- Interface internally and/or externally with the space segment provider to ensure seamless mission integration.
- Coordinate externally with launch providers, ranges, and mission integration partners, while working internally with Space Vehicle and AI&T teams to support launch campaign execution.
- Serve as the single point of contact for launch system interface definition and implementation.
- Coordinate with System Safety and Launch Site Range Safety teams.
- Manage launch site materials, consumables, and training requirements (e.g., propellant, purge gas, SCAPE).
- Collaborate with launch vehicle providers, such as SpaceX (Falcon 9/Starship), United Launch Alliance (Vulcan), Rocket Lab (Electron/Neutron), Blue Origin (New Glenn), and others, to ensure the seamless integration, testing, launch, and safe, reliable operation of each space vehicle.
- Provide technical writing support, including proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interface documentation, and analysis reports.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.
- Experience developing mission level ICDs.
- Proven technical leadership experience and familiarity with mission systems integration.
- Experience in either mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems and payload systems.
Nice to Have
~1 min read- Experience supporting launch vehicle integration process at launch site.
- Experience in MBSE, Linux OS, JIRA, and large program test management.
- Background in EVM or CAM.
- Proven success as a technical team lead.
- Experience with mission operations.
- Solid interpersonal skills, ability to effectively lead group discussions, ability to set priorities and delegate as required to meet all objectives.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
What We Offer
~2 min readIntern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 23, 2026
- First seen
- September 27, 2026
- Last seen
- September 27, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 13%
- Scored at
- September 27, 2026
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