Senior Systems Engineer

Company: BAE Systems
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description A Senior Systems Engineer is needed to provide technical engineering and program support for a large, complex, mature system development and integration effort. The selected candidate will provide overall system engineering expertise, to include high-level technical and program implementation strategy support in one or more of the following areas: architecture; design; development; requirements analysis; data flow; network design/implementation; testing; documentation. He/she will analyze user requirements, concept of operations documents, high level and detailed system architecture, and system requirements specifications, and will develop detailed system architecture and system design documentation. Responsibilities also include supporting and providing guidance for system development and implementation planning through assessment of system engineering plans and system integration and test plans. He/she will support the development of system configuration documentation, including designs for capacity and performance planning and will perform engineering activities, including risk assessments and analyses of alternatives for a variety of system related issues and concerns.

The selected candidate will provide guidance and support for system engineering of large-scale systems, major system elements, and interfacing systems that are part of a large complex network environment with geographically distributed components. He/she will interface with program management, system and software integration engineers, test engineers, information assurance engineers, and other project team members in an Agile environment. He/she will be responsible for implementing system engineering practices to ensure the proper degree of engineering rigor is applied to all assigned tasks. The selected individual will be responsible for communicating with and effectively collaborating with technical professionals from customer organizations when necessary, and will be expected to provide mentoring of junior system engineers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• At least five (5) years of experience designing and developing large integrated classified systems
• Must possess DODAF and Model-Based Systems Engineering experience
• Must possess a solid understanding of secure systems engineering and development
• Must be comfortable working on multiple systems and components simultaneously in various configurations
• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills
• Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices
• Must be able to effectively plan and prioritize tasking and communicate clearly regarding technical options and trade-offs
• Must be capable of performing high quality work both independently and with a team, in a fast-moving environment
• TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Software development or shell scripting experience

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.

At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

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