Principal Controls Systems Engineer
BAE Systems · Kingsport, TN · Engineering & Technology
principal
software engineering
Hardware Engineer
tech_leadership
· Posted May 11, 2026
$96,623 – $164,259
USD per year
Skills
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Kingsport, TN. The posting calls out experience with Security, System Design. Compensation is listed at $96,623–$164,259 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Kingsport, TN
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
As part of our Ordnance Systems team, you will be working alongside some of the industry's top talent on the forefront of energetics technology. We are currently hiring a Control Systems Engineer who as part of a team will be responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the complete system, including PLC/DCS (Distributed Control System) controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI’s), and associated communication networks for process control and/or monitoring applications. This position works on capital improvement projects and chemical production support at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN.
At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer competitive benefits. This position is currently working on-site on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of, be challenged, and be part of a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation.
As a Controls Engineer, you will:
- Provide high level of Plant Support by responding to and resolving control system issues with urgency.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to estimate, design, implement, and commission chemical modernization projects for the manufacturing facility.
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