Systems Engineering Manager
US$133,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Manager - Systems Engineering and Governance”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$133,000 / yr |
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CertificationsCSEP
Field of studyAerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelMaster's
CertificationsINCOSE SE Handbook
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate should be a highly experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a strong background in, and experience with the full systems engineering ‘Vee’ Lifecycle to support a mission critical systems engineering governance transformation initiative within the Navy Program Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Program office (PAESSP). The Systems Engineering Manager will report into the Program Area Manager (PAM) in the Systems Engineering Technical Planning and Execution (TPE) area and will manage a team of senior system engineers.
This role also involves leading, mentoring, and influencing the modernization and expansion of systems engineering governance policies and processes, enabling PAESSP to scale and optimize its operations in alignment with evolving strategic goals. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, technical teams, senior leadership, and senior customers to shape and implement a forward leaning systems engineering governance framework that enhances capability development, mission assurance, and system lifecycle integration across the command.
Key responsibilities of the Systems Engineering Manager include, but are not limited to:
- Supervision/People Management
- Manage and mentor a team of Senior System Engineers
- Conduct formal performance reviews, offering continuous feedback, and addressing underperformance
- Coordinate resource allocation across programs
- Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent
- Conduct regular 1-on-1s, evaluate performance, and support the career growth of team members
- Lead Transformation Initiatives
- Spearhead the development and implementation of updated systems engineering (SE) policies, procedures, and standards to support the Command’s expanded operational scope.
- Policy Drafting and Documentation
- Author and review detailed policies and guidance documentation in support of the new governance framework.
- Design and Deliver SE Training
- Create targeted SE training materials, modules, and delivery methods tailored to various audiences (engineers, PMs, leadership)
- Update training content to reflect changes in policy, tools, and processes.
- Governance Framework Development
- Design scalable and flexible SE governance models that promote consistency, traceability, risk management, and technical rigor across programs