Future Payload Capabilities Principal Electrical Engineer (Guidance/Navigation Manager)

BAE Systems · Hill AFB, UT · Engineering & Technology

principal software engineering Hardware Engineer hybrid 12+ yrs Bachelor's · Posted Apr 23, 2026
$136,000 – $231,200
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Hill AFB, UT. The posting calls out experience with TypeScript, Security, Agile and roughly 12+ years of relevant work. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $136,000–$231,200 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Location
Hill AFB, UT
Work mode
On-site
Experience
12+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
AI Summary
Principal Electrical Engineer leading a small team on the Sentinel ICBM weapon system at Hill AFB. Provides technical leadership on guidance and navigation, supports requirements development, design reviews, and acquisition documents. Requires 12+ years electrical engineering experience with 6+ years progressive responsibility on guidance/navigation programs and missile system expertise.
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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer for an exciting opportunity developing new capabilities for the Sentinel ICBM weapon system at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), Utah. This position will lead a small team of engineers providing engineering support to a large Government acquisition program.

This new ICBM program will design, develop, produce, and deploy new payload system suites (reentry vehicles and/or countermeasures). The key payload attributes include enhancements in accuracy, lethality, and ICBM Reentry System/Reentry Vehicle (RS/RV) interoperable operations. Program activities will also include the employment of digital acquisitions through the application of digital engineering, agile software development, and open systems architectures.

Responsibilities include

  • Provide technical advice to Government leaders and engineers.

  • Support requirements development, analysis of alternatives, verification and validation activities, and milestone preparation.

  • Prepare/review engineering analysis reports and key acquisition documents, including RFP packages.

  • Participate in technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program management reviews, certification working groups, and other technical meetings, as required.

  • Provide guidance and leadership to more junior engineering team members.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 12+ years of Electrical Engineering experience or master’s degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of Electrical Engineering experience.

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