Systems Engineer
US$136,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Principal Systems Engineer II - Systems Architect”
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$136,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEngineering
Study levelMaster's
Job Description
Senior Principal Systems Engineer II - Systems Architect
BAE Systems wants your Systems Engineering talent to perform system design activities such as developing and managing system, hardware and software requirements, developing system architectures and designs, performing system level integration/test and assisting in validation for complex avionics control systems. As a systems engineer architect in our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring successful technical execution of development and providing critical input to Systems Engineering discipline processes in support of Controls and Avionics Solutions.
Controls and Avionics Solutions provide flight and mission-critical products to more than 170 commercial and military customers around the world. CAS products include flight controls systems, full authority digital engine controls (FADEC), autonomous flight systems, power management systems, flight deck systems, control sticks, cabin management systems, intermediate and depot level test stands, and mission systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft manufacturers.
Today we are expanding our Military Aircraft Systems portfolio with a wave of demanding and impactful programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with highly sophisticated systems, such as advanced flight control electronics, next-generation actuation systems, substantial center console redesign efforts and complex vehicle/flight management computer modernization initiatives – shaping the future of airborne capabilities.
Candidates for this position can expect to work in mid-size teams that are cooperative, dependable, and supportive, working both co-located in a hybrid environment and geographically distributed.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world-class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
Engineers at our Austin TX, Endicott NY and Fort Wayne IN support the Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) Business Area.
https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/productfamily/controls-and-avionics-solutions
Duties and responsibilities include:
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Lead systems engineering functions performing one or more of the following:
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Develop, allocate and manage complex system, hardware and software requirements.