Senior Principal Program Systems Engineer
BAE Systems · Rockville, MD · Engineering & Technology
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a senior-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Rockville, MD. The posting calls out experience with Configuration Management, Security. Compensation is listed at $132,962–$226,035 per year.
- Role
- Systems Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Program Systems Engineer with specialized experience in DoW programs to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system . The candidate will have extensive knowledge and understanding of Systems Engineering for complex system of systems to successfully deliver major programs in alignment with the DoD 5000 Acquisition framework. The Senior Principal Program Systems Engineer will be supporting the Navy customer in planning and executing technical reviews and milestones in accordance with Navy Strategic Systems Program (SSP) and DoD 5000 acquisition guidelines. The Senior Principal Program Systems Engineer will assist in the development of instructions and guidance to execute systems engineering management functions to support Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) milestone event planning and execution. This role involves facilitating critical acquisition milestones, ensuring compliance with exit/entry criteria, and providing expert analysis to buy down technical risk at the system level. The Senior Principal Program Systems Engineer will report into the Program Area Manager for Technical Planning and Execution and provide expert technical guidance and oversight to multidisciplinary teams (Requirements, Architecture, Verification, Integration, Test, Safety, Cybersecurity) to ensure seamless integration and interoperability of strategic deterrence components and…