Engineer Principal – Systems

BAE Systems · Aurora, CO · Engineering & Technology

principal operations Systems Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 1, 2026
$118,095 – $200,762
USD per year

About this role

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

Role
Systems Engineer
Function
operations
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Aurora, CO
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
May 1, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description

Join the Systems Engineering team at BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems – a group of motivated problem solvers. We like to have fun and enjoy life - both at work, and in our free time. We're excited about the challenging projects we're involved in and have a strong commitment to the missions we enable. Offering growth opportunities at all levels of skill and experience, we're looking for leaders and innovators who can continue our strong reputation for creativity and technical excellence, while helping to define the future of our business.

We’re seeking an action-oriented and self-motivated engineer to lead teams through the entire program lifecycle; including concept, design, requirement development, implementation, and launch. This leadership position is for a highly experienced systems engineer who can lead a team by managing the cost, schedule, risk, and systems engineering for a Space-based System.


What You’ll Do:
  • Provide systems engineering leadership of technical teams to develop and implement the Requirements, CONOPS, Architecture, and Integration of Space Missions.
  • Manage and Control the Technical Baseline.
  • Interface with and support the program chief engineer.
  • Plan and manage the cost, schedule, and technical content associated with the systems engineering team.
  • Oversee and Guide the Architecture and Design team in:
    • Developing and utilizing technical trades studies to define the system architecture.
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