principal operations Systems Engineer ic · Posted Apr 16, 2026
$153,377 – $260,743
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Huntsville, AL. The posting calls out experience with System Design. Compensation is listed at $153,377–$260,743 per year.

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
principal
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Huntsville, AL
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
Apr 16, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format , with time split between working onsite and remotely. See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. BAE Systems Countermeasures Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) Solutions business area in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Missile Warning System (MWS) Portfolio Chief Engineer (CE) to join our Engineering Management team within the Integrated Survivability Solutions (ISS) product line. As an industry leader in EO/IR and RF technologies, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to…

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