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Senior Principal Systems Engineer - (Austin TX)
BAE Systems wants your Systems Engineering talent to develop complex system architectures and perform system design activities such as developing and managing system hardware and software requirements performing system level integration/test and assisting in validation for complex avionics control systems. As a systems architecture engineer 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 the Controls and Avionics Solutions business area. Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) provides 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.
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. Candidates for this position can expect to work in mid-size teams that are cooperative dependable and supportive.
Engineers at our Endicott NY Fort Wayne IN Austin TX and Los Angeles CA support the Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) Business Area.
https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/productfamily/controls-and-avionics-solutions
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Performs systems engineering functions by doing one or more of the following:
- Develop allocate and manage complex system hardware and software requirements.
- Research and develop complex safety critical embedded control system designs and architectures.
- Define hardware software and programmable logic interfaces and functionality.
- Prepare and/or review documentation for system designs and architectures in accordance with established systems development processes and procedures.
- Perform system/product integration.
- Verify and validate moderately complex aspects of systems designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.
- Produce and/or review technical documents specifications and standards.
- Support proposal development activities including proposal text development cost estimating and presentation activities.
- May support various specialty-engineering tasks such as Reliability Maintainability & Availability analysis Integrated Logistics Support.
- Prepare and deliver customer and technical presentations.
Your experience at BAE Systems will give you the ability to work with industry experts in the fields of System Safety Digital and Analog Circuits Complex Printed Wiring Boards Multi-Core and ARM Hardware and Software Operating System and Board Support Software development and Programmable Logic Devices to the top Commercial and Military standards.
Required Education Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field.
- Experience leading the architecture design and integration of electronic control systems which include hardware software and programmable logic devices.
- 12+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development including familiarity with systems such as flight controls engine controls or mission systems.
- Experience in full lifecycle development including system requirements design system-level integration validation and verification.
- Technical writing skills: capable of creating required engineering documentation.
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
- Master's Degree in related engineering field.
- 15+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development including familiarity with systems such as flight controls engine controls or mission systems.
- Experience with development of formal validation and verification procedures.
- Experience developing architectural models using MBSE methodologies and best practices.
- Experience using MBSE/SYSML tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo.
- Experience with Multi-core and ARM processing hardware and software design.
- Familiar with safety critical development including ARP4754 DO-178B/C and DO-254 or equivalent stringent process requirements.
- Experience with hardware circuit design.
- Knowledgeable of commercial and military certification objectives and activities.
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations local market conditions and internal equity as well as candidate qualifications such as skills education and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems we support our employees in all aspects of their life including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health dental and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program a legal plan and other perks including discounts on things like home auto and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off paid holidays as well as other types of leave including paid parental military bereavement and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc an international defense aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air land and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology superior products and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron we push the limits of what is possible giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field.
- Experience leading the architecture design and integration of electronic control systems including hardware software and programmable logic devices.
- 12+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development (flight controls engine controls or mission systems).
- Experience in full lifecycle development including system requirements design system-level integration validation and verification.
- Technical writing skills capable of creating required engineering documentation.
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills for interfacing with personnel customers and suppliers.
- Master's Degree in related engineering field.
- 15+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development.
- Experience with development of formal validation and verification procedures.
- Experience developing architectural models using MBSE methodologies and best practices.
- Experience using MBSE/SYSML tools such as MagicDraw/Cameo.
- Experience with Multi-core and ARM processing hardware and software design.
- Familiarity with safety critical development standards including ARP4754 DO-178B/C and DO-254.
- Experience with hardware circuit design and printed wiring boards.
- Knowledge of commercial and military certification objectives and activities.
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- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage is presented as comprehensive combining medical dental vision HSAs/FSAs and mental‑health resources with a no‑cost EAP. Wellness programs and protections like life AD&D disability and travel assistance broaden the offering.
- Retirement Support—Retirement is supported through a 401(k) with automatic enrollment and annual escalation with employer matching available in certain business units. Financial‑wellness tools and access to advisors further support long‑term planning.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Time away options include paid parental leave (commonly 160 hours for full‑time) holidays PTO bereavement military leave and other leave programs. Many groups also use a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off where available.
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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
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We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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