mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Apr 20, 2026
$118,095 – $200,762
USD per year
Skills
Security

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Rockville, MD. The posting calls out experience with Security. Compensation is listed at $118,095–$200,762 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Rockville, MD
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
Apr 20, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for System Verification and Validation efforts in support of our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The ideal candidate will be someone who can independently develop system verification strategy, demonstrate the behaviors to effectively communicate, coordinate, collaborate, and work in a visible and proactive manner across organizational boundaries to deliver positive results. This role is fit for someone who can be a highly engaging, team-oriented, problem solving, and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment.

As a Principal Systems Engineer for System Verification and Validation, your responsibilities span engineering technical authority and customer relationship management including:

Engineering Technical Authority
  • Develop a Verification strategy and approach for a new weapon system
  • Lead and/or engage with Verification Integrated Product Teams (IPT) / Working Groups / Communities of Practice
  • Review requirements and ensure clarity and verifiability
  • Develop a requirement verification traceability matrix
  • Execute on System Verification technical work products
  • Ensure engineering outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical, system, performance, and quality requirements are met
  • Develop and present technical documentation, data, presentations, and white paper submissions to chief engineers for approval and then to the customers.
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