Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer

What’s it like to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll join a diverse group of driven engineers who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you grow in your career.

This position is currently working three days per week on-site and up to two days per week remotely on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off out of our Minneapolis, MN or Sterling Heights, MI office.

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to support our Weapons Systems team within our Combat Mission Systems business. In this role, you will support the lead systems engineer (LSE) with primary responsibility for management of project execution to achieve cost, schedule, and technical objectives, in addition to supporting technical development of a system or system of systems. Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining project planning documents
• Risk management activities
• Maintaining program schedules/development of project plans
• Monitoring work and expenditures to ensure schedule and budget are maintained
• Lead preparation of status reports and other program documentation
• Lead analysis of alternatives or trade studies
• Assist in project reviews, including preparation of documentation
• Development and analysis of program metrics
• Coordinate, proof, manage and assemble program deliverables for the customer as well as internal status reports and tracking documentation

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field
• Minimum six years of related experience to include project management, monitoring metrics and reporting, and developing complex systems
• Project management experience such as managing risk and change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to initiate, prioritize, and coordinate tasks with multiple team members
• Data analysis skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Engineering degree preferred
• Working knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering
• Experience with PM Compass, DOORS or Earned Value Management Systems
• Experience within the defense industry, with expertise in hardware development and integration
• Active Secret clearance

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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