Systems Engineer
US$133,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Systems Engineer - IV&V Lead”
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- Level
- IV
- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$133,000 / yr |
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Field of studySTEM
Study levelBachelor's
Job Description
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.
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
ACES is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer skilled in I&T / V&V to lead the planning an execution of I&T activities for the next generation of EW solutions. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded Systems Engineering background with a focus on RF / EW products to provide direct program support and manage employee performance, set goals, and provide regular feedback to ensure team members are meeting expectations.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work on-site due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on-site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience
- Possess an active Secret security clearance (with ability to possess a Top Secret)
- Expert in effectively documenting, communicating, leading and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations
- Demonstrated experience in RF test methods, systems, and equipment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test)
- Proficient with test equipment including RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
- Possess an active Top Secret security clearance
- Demonstrated experience in RF test methods, systems, and equipment