BAE Systems

Eng Prin - Sys

BAE Systems • $120K — $145K *
Rockville, MD 20850In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (6+ years experience); Master's degree (4+ years); or Doctorate (2+ years).
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the system development lifecycle.
  • Experience in delivering technical presentations to senior stakeholders.
  • Track record of understanding customer challenges and shaping requirements for complex solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
  • Willing to travel up to 10%.
  • Preferred: Up to 8 years of relevant experience, knowledge in DoD environment, and familiarity with engineering tools like PTC Windchill and IBM DOORS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of verification strategy for new weapon systems in alignment with program objectives.
  • Drive verification efforts through IPTs, Working Groups, and Communities of Practice for effective collaboration.
  • Oversee clarity and completeness of system requirements, maintaining the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix.
  • Ensure thorough execution of verification work products to meet engineering standards.
  • Develop and present technical documentation and analyses to chief engineers and senior stakeholders.
  • Build and manage a high-performing engineering team to tackle complex business and mission challenges.
  • Establish trusted relationships with senior U.S. Navy customers, addressing technical challenges and developing solutions.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities to promote professional growth.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects with the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs.
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance problem-solving capabilities.
  • Exposure to senior customer leadership and technical decision-making processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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:

Engineering Technical Authority
  • Lead development of the program's Verification strategy and approach for a new weapon system, ensuring alignment with program objectives and established engineering practices.
  • Drive and actively participate in Verification IPTs, Working Groups, and Communities of Practice to ensure technical rigor, consistency, and effective cross-team collaboration.
  • Review, interpret, and refine system requirements to ensure clarity, completeness, and verifiability.
  • Establish and maintain the Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) across the full system lifecycle.
  • Oversee the execution of verification work products, ensuring thoroughness, traceability, and compliance with engineering and quality standards.
  • Ensure engineering deliverables meet all technical, performance, and quality requirements in accordance with systems engineering principles.
  • Develop and present technical documentation, analyses, data packages, presentations, and white papers to chief engineers and senior customer stakeholders.

Leading Engineering Teams
  • Build, lead, and manage a high-performing engineering team focused on delivering high-quality technical products and innovative solutions to complex mission and business challenges.
  • Coordinate and guide team members in day-to-day verification activities to ensure clear task direction, technical rigor, and cohesive project execution.
  • Mentor engineers, scientists, technologists, and analysts in systems engineering, verification, and test disciplines to promote technical rigor, professional growth, and consistency across programs.

Customer Relationship Management
  • Establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior U.S. Navy customers (SES, GS-15, GS-14), partnering closely to address complex technical challenges and develop system-level solutions.
  • Support customer execution of the Systems Engineering Verification process, including preparation and participation in formal Systems Engineering Technical Reviews.
  • Collaborate with customer leadership to translate high-level objectives into actionable plans, measurable deliverables, and aligned verification strategies.
  • Serve as a primary technical interface, ensuring customer priorities, constraints, and expectations are fully understood and incorporated into engineering activities.


Required Skills and Education

  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams across the system development lifecycle.
  • Experience delivering technical presentations and leading customer-facing discussions at senior levels.
  • Proven success in partnering with customers to understand mission challenges, shape requirements, and implement complex solutions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Up to 8 years of relevant work experience
  • Experience within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) environment
  • Experience with engineering tools and languages such as PTC Windchill, IBM DOORS, 2D/3D CAD, SysML, Cameo, and MATLAB Simulink
  • INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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