Systems Engineer
US$79,500 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Systems Engineer II – Mission Performance”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$79,500 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyMathematics, Physics (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
Job Description
Launch Your Career at the Frontier of Mission Engineering
Are you a problem-solver driven by curiosity and a desire to tackle the world's most complex technical challenges? Join the Mission Engineering team at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems. We are a high-energy group of innovators who believe that technical excellence and a supportive, vibrant culture go hand-in-hand.
This isn't a role where you'll be stuck in a silo. You will be embedded in a collaborative environment where creativity is encouraged, mentorship is a priority, and your contributions directly influence the future of space, air, and ground domain architectures. As part of the Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU), you will be at the heart of BAE Systems' most discriminating technologies, helping us define the next generation of mission success.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- As a Systems Engineer, you will move beyond theory and into application, utilizing a custom-built tool-suite to characterize the performance of complex system architectures. Your work will provide the data-driven insights that set the requirements for the components and systems of tomorrow.
- Technical Development & Innovation:
- Build the Tools: You won't just use existing software; you will develop new tools and algorithms for mission systems modeling and data analysis, evolving our capabilities in real-time.
- Analyze Complex Systems: Collaborate with a team of analysts to simulate and characterize mission performance across diverse domains (Space, Air, and Ground).
- Solve Real-World Problems: Contribute to critical project milestones by providing creative solutions to multifaceted technical bottlenecks.
- Professional Growth & Visibility:
- Develop Executive Presence: Gain rare, early-career experience presenting your findings and proposed solutions to peers, senior management, and external customers.
- Business Acumen: Get a "behind-the-scenes" look at the defense industry by supporting new business initiatives, including proposal writing and cost/schedule estimation.
- Cross-Functional Synergy: Build a professional network across Strategic Business Units and the wider company, learning how high-impact technologies move from concept to delivery.