The Principal Systems Engineer will develop verification strategies for a U.S. Navy weapon system manage customer relationships and oversee engineering technical authority for various projects ensuring compliance with requirements and leading integrated product teams.

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for System Verification and Validation efforts in support of our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The ideal candidate will be someone who can independently develop system verification strategy demonstrate the behaviors to effectively communicate coordinate collaborate and work in a visible and proactive manner across organizational boundaries to deliver positive results. This role is fit for someone who can be a highly engaging team-oriented problem solving and self-starting individual able to respond rapidly to a dynamic programmatic environment.
As a Principal Systems Engineer for System Verification and Validation your responsibilities span engineering technical authority and customer relationship management including:
Engineering Technical Authority

• Develop a Verification strategy and approach for a new weapon system
• Lead and/or engage with Verification Integrated Product Teams (IPT) / Working Groups / Communities of Practice
• Review requirements and ensure clarity and verifiability
• Develop a requirement verification traceability matrix
• Execute on System Verification technical work products
• Ensure engineering outcomes are consistent with established engineering principles and practices and that customer and company technical system performance and quality requirements are met
• Develop and present technical documentation data presentations and white paper submissions to chief engineers for approval and then to the customers.

Customer Relationship Management

• Establish and maintain exceptional relationships with SES GS-15 and GS-14 level US Navy customers/clients to solve technical problems and implement solutions of extremely high complexity.
• Support the customer in the execution of the Systems Engineering Verification process including Systems Engineering Technical Reviews.
• Works closely with the customer to translate objectives into actionable plans and measurable deliverables.

Required Education Experience & Skills
Education and years of related/relevant work experience required: Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent education and years of related/relevant work experience.
Additional skills/experience required:

• Six years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD programs
• Experience with major weapon system development product lifecycle and technologies
• Experience with integration of models software and / or hardware
• Experience working systems engineering projects involving multiple systems engineering teams
• Experience with presenting project status to management and/or the client
• Experience in organizing and hosting meetings involving multiple stakeholders
• Willing/able to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Must possess strong organizational time management and project management skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Preferred Education Experience & Skills

• MS Degree in Systems Engineering or related field and 10 years' experience supporting systems engineering on large DoD programs
• ASEP or CSEP certification
• Experience with the Navy SSP or TRIDENT programs
• Demonstrated experience in a Systems Engineering field preferably supporting Verification related efforts
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams in complex systems engineering across the product development lifecycle
• Experience with technical presentations and customer-facing activities at the leadership level
• Demonstrated success partnering with customers to understand critical challenges shape customer requirements develop innovative solutions and manage execution of solutions through implementation
• Experience with various engineering tools / languages including PTC Windchill IBM DOORS 2D/3D CAD SysML Cameo and/or MATLAB Simulink

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S) based in McLean Virginia designs and delivers advanced defense intelligence and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development systems integration and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.