principal operations Systems Engineer tech_leadership · Posted Apr 23, 2026
$118,095 – $200,762
USD per year
Skills
Security

About this role

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

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Rockville, MD
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
Apr 23, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for System Integration 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 Integration, your responsibilities span engineering technical authority and customer relationship management including:

Engineering Technical Authority
  • Develop and define a System Integration strategy and approach for a new weapon system. Lead and/or engage with Integration Integrated Product Teams (IPT) / Working Groups / Communities of Practice
  • Develop and execute independent Integration activities based on subsystem interface integration methods and generate design maturity, compatibility, and interoperability reports.
  • Define and develop System Integration 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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