Systems Engineer
US$97,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Lead Systems Engineer, Model-Based”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$97,000 / yr |
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Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyApplied Science, Engineering
Study levelMaster's
Job Description
BAE Systems is actively seeking a dynamic Sr. Systems Engineer to enhance our NATO SEASPARROW Project Office (NSPO). This exciting international cooperative program includes 12 member nations, including the US. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary technical subject matter expert to the NSPO Technical Director for the ESSM family and next-generation missile variants. As the Lead Systems Engineer he/she will be responsible for the coordination, planning and technical execution of system engineering efforts, utilize Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Digital Engineering, while providing formal supervisory management, mentorship, and professional development for a team of BAE systems engineers. This position is pivotal in driving the NSPO’s digital transformation, from document-centric to model-centric deliverables, and ensuring seamless integration between US and International partner weapon systems.
Key Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) & Subject Matter Expertise
- Provide expert system engineering support services to the Technical Director for the acquisition and development of new weapon systems and upgrades to existing cooperative products.
- Lead the development of Technical Review Action Plans (TRAP) and oversee the execution of SETR events (e.g., PDR, CDR), ensuring all technical documentation meets rigorous standards and provides accurate information for decision-making. Collaborate with other Technical Divisions to develop Technical Review Action Plans (TRAP) for various supporting systems in different phases of the acquisition system.
- Support the integration and interoperability of multiple systems to function as a cohesive "system of systems," collaborating with Navy Field Activities, Design Agents, and International stakeholders.
- Maintain expertise in industry trends, technologies, and best practices in systems engineering and acquisition, with a focus on Model Based System Engineering (MBSE).
Supervisory Management & Leadership
- Supervise a BAE team of engineers, providing daily technical guidance, conducting formal performance reviews, and managing workload distribution to ensure all project milestones are met.
- Translate the NSPO Technical Director’s high-level objectives into actionable technical tasks and execution plans for the engineering team.
- Oversee the onboarding of new technical personnel and serve as the primary mentor for junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence in MBSE and Digital Engineering.
- Closely coordinate with our Export Control Manager to ensure that technical data transfers to Consortium and Third-Party nations comply with ITAR and approved Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) and with our Releasability expert to facilitate release of technical information to the Consortium.