Job Description Join the Mission Engineering team at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems. We don't just build components; we design the architectures that enable the most critical missions in the space, air, and ground domains. You won't be stuck in a silo—you will be integrated into a team of elite analysts, working on high-stakes projects that define the future of national security.
Are you a problem solver who looks at a complex system and wonders, "How does this actually work in the real world?"
This is a role for the curious, the ambitious, and the technically minded. We provide the mentorship and the tools; you provide the drive to learn and the desire to innovate.
You will start by learning the ropes of our custom-built simulation tool-suite, but you will quickly move toward owning your own analysis and contributing to the design of next-generation systems.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Learn & Analyze: Master the art of characterizing mission performance. You will use advanced modeling and simulation to determine if a system architecture will succeed or fail before a single piece of hardware is ever built.
- Build & Innovate: You won't just use tools—you'll help build them. You will develop new algorithms and simulation tools to solve complex data analysis problems.
- Collaborate & Contribute: Work side-by-side with senior engineers to hit project milestones and solve technical bottlenecks.
- Develop Your Voice: Gain confidence in professional communication by presenting your findings to peers, management, and customers—with the support and coaching of your team.
- See the Big Picture: Get exposure to the business side of engineering, including proposal writing and strategic planning, giving you a comprehensive understanding of how the industry operates.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations will be required.
The On-Site Advantage: This role is based on-site five days a week. For a newer engineer, this is your greatest advantage. You will have immediate, face-to-face access to senior mentors, the ability to collaborate over a whiteboard in real-time, and a direct connection to the laboratories and production floors where your designs come to life.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., master’s degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.
- Technical Proficiencies
- Programming: Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and C++.
- Analytic Modeling: Demonstrated capability in analytic modeling and the ability to translate complex data sets into comprehensive technical reports.
- Professional Competencies
- Strategic Communication: Ability to synthesize complex technical analysis into professional presentations tailored for internal executive leadership and external customers.
- Collaborative Execution: A proven track record of contributing to the success of small, agile teams through proactive teamwork and effective cross-functional communication.
#LI-NP2 - Advanced Education: An MS or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
- Domain Expertise: Demonstrated experience with space systems and orbital dynamics, as well as a foundational understanding of signal processing across the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Specialized Toolset: Proficiency with industry-standard simulation and modeling tools, specifically STK and/or AFSIM.
- Systems Architecture: Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) utilizing Cameo or SysML.
- Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Python programming.
- Research Acumen: A proven track record of independent research, whether in an academic or professional environment.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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 Space & Mission Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
