Systems Software Principal Engineer

BAE Systems · Hill AFB, UT · Engineering & Technology

principal operations Systems Engineer tech_leadership 7+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted May 1, 2026
$107,359 – $182,510
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Hill AFB, UT. The posting calls out experience with C, Agile, Security and roughly 7+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $107,359–$182,510 per year.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Hill AFB, UT
Experience
7+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
Not sponsored
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
May 1, 2026
AI Summary
Principal-level Systems Engineer supporting Air Force's next-generation ICBM software development. Reviews software requirements, specifications, and processes while coordinating with stakeholders. Applies Model-Based Systems Engineering and modern methodologies like Agile and DevSecOps to software acquisition.
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Job description

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Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an individual to fill the role of a Systems Software Engineer. You will gain experience in one of the largest government contracts while reviewing software development in every facet of today's best practices. The ideal candidate would provide a mix of software and systems engineering expertise while also understanding software development practices. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next-generation Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System.

Responsibilities included:

  • Support Command Systems software development
  • Act as Software Subject Matter Expert to review and define software systems requirements, specification documents, processes, plans, guides, and reports
  • Support software program office lead engineers with software acquisition, integration, strategic planning and communications
  • Coordinate with other teams, agencies, and stakeholders in the development and evaluation of software systems engineering requirements
  • Track and evaluate program progress by analyzing software metrics and earned value
  • Learn and apply innovative Model Based (Systems) Engineering (MBE/MBSE) approaches to Software Acquisition and Development
  • Support government initiatives towards modern software acquisition and development methodologies such as Agile and DevSecOps


Pursuant to Government contract, this position requires US Citizenship status

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering
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