Systems Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer with experience relevant to U.S. Navy Aegis, SSDS, or DDG 1000 combat systems. In this role, you will integrate combat systems at a land-based test site. This work includes planning power, cooling, mounting, data cabling, and security for combat systems; preparing and finalizing design packages and schedules and driving the installation of equipment and activation testing to deliver functional systems. Your goal will be to ensure systems are ready for operations on schedule. Work is performed at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA. SCSC is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and provides AEGIS and Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) combat systems for engineering, testing, training, and certification.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline and five (5) years of relevant experience.

Work is primarily performed on the 1st shift, Monday – Friday. However, the successful candidate must be flexible and willing to work evenings or weekends when necessary to meet system activation milestones.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• An electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering degree.
• Experience with CAD or MSBE software.
• Direct experience with U.S. Navy AEGIS and/or SSDS systems.
• Experience implementing DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) standards.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339

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, Inc.
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.