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Senior Information Systems Security Engineer - Security Control Assessor (SCA)
Peraton
Quantico, VA
Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – Security Control Assessors (SCA) to support an established federal enterprise cybersecurity program. The team will…
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Senior Information Systems Security Engineer - Security Control Assessor (SCA)
Peraton
Washington, DC
Peraton is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) – Security Control Assessors (SCA) to support an established federal enterprise cybersecurity program. The team will…
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Senior/Principal Cybersecurity - Systems Security Engineering, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Livermore, CA
If so, the Digital Assurance team is looking for highly motivated and hardworking Systems Security Engineer (job title: R&D Cybersecurity) to implement systems security engineering for…
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Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test- Active Secret Clearance Required
Northrop Grumman
San Diego, CA
Must have the ability to communicate up to leadership, and across to teammates and team members
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Cyber Systems Engineer 2/3
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer or Principal Cyber Systems Engineer to support the AISR&T Triton program in Rancho Bernardo, CA. The selected candidate will apply…
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Vulnerability Researcher - Global (All Levels)
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Principal Database Administrator
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
Boston, MA
- $107,000 to $216,000 USD / year
…Excellence supporting Fidelity's Institutional business. We design, engineer, and support enterprise database solutions that enable critical business applications and client services across…
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Systems Engineer - Platform Lead (III)
XSITE LLC
San Diego, CA
Platform Technical Lead / Principal Platform Engineer
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Network Engineer Sr Principal
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Camp Smith, HI · Honolulu, HI
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Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Ground Control Systems
Northrop Grumman
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Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Line of Sight
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne
This position can be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Engineer.
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Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Voice Communications
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne
This position can be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Engineer.
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Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Mission Planning
Northrop Grumman
Melbourne
This position can be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Systems Engineer.
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Engineer IV (Principal) / Engineer III (Senior) - The Toro Company (Onsite)
The Toro Company
Bloomington, MN
- $96,900 to $139,200 USD / year
As a Senior / Principal Embedded Software Engineer, you will provide hands-on technical leadership for embedded software and telematics solutions used across Toro equipment and connected…
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Systems Engineer
BAE Systems
McLean, VA
Job Description We’re hiring a Systems Engineer who brings disciplined systems thinking to complex, secure enterprise and mission systems. You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team shaping…
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Data Scientist
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McLean, VA
Job Description We’re hiring a Data Engineer who brings a modern understanding of Data Lakes and Cloud Deployed Database Design in a modern AI environment to join a software development…
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Zero Trust Network Access Architect/Engineer
ASRC Federal
Quantico, VA
ASRC Federal is actively hiring a Senior Zero Trust Network Architect / Principal Engineer in support of our Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) program based out of…
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Principal Network Software Engineer - TS/SCI
Rocket Lab Corporation
Long Beach, CA
Knowledge of secure network systems is a must have, with RF and spacecraft experience being an additional benefit
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Principal Technical Support Engineer (Exp w/ Advanced Process Control Softwares)
United States
We are seeking a Principal Technical Support Engineer to join our Advanced Process Control software support & training team. The ideal candidate should be an innovative thinker, demonstrate…
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Principal Innovation Engineer
Bowler Pons Solutions Solutions Consultants
Annapolis, MD
- $125,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Remote work may be authorized on a case-by-case basis, but candidates should plan to be in the office at least four (4) days per week
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Principal Ground Systems Engineer, Strategic Initiatives
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Reston, VA
As a talented and motivated professional, the Principal Ground Systems Engineer will be responsible for providing technical leadership to the cross-functional organization across every…
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Sr. Solutions Architect
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…the Lead Solutions Architect, the candidate will serve as the principal technical authority and systems architect within the Digital Enterprise (DE) organization. The Digital Enterprise…
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Principal AI Engineer
Rapid7
Remote, United States
- $221,000 to $299,000 USD / year
…build the next generation of AI at Rapid7. We’re looking for Principal AI Engineers to join us and help shape what comes next by defining and influencing the technical direction of our LLM…
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Principal Network Engineer – Wireless
JCS Solutions LLC
Fort Meade, MD
- $104,000 to $149,000 USD / year
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Cross-Domain Solution Engineer
MANTECH
Stafford, VA
Must have a current/active TS/SCI security clearance

BAE Systems

Systems Engineer

McLean, VA, United States

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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Pay: Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Experience: Required Education, Experience, & Skills Experience – 2–5 years of professional systems engineering, systems integration, technical architecture, or related engineering experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

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Job Description We’re hiring a Systems Engineer who brings disciplined systems thinking to complex, secure enterprise and mission systems. You’ll join a multi-disciplinary team shaping end-to-end architectures, translating operational needs into clear technical requirements, and integrating software, data, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and hardware components into resilient capabilities. You will help define measurable outcomes, manage interfaces and technical risk, and guide systems from concept through verification and operational deployment. This role involves leadership in the technical framework as well as direct engagement with stakeholders who will use the capabilities developed. Serve as a technical leader within the Chief Innovation & Strategy Organization (CSO) in McLean, VA. We want technical leaders with visionary solutions who can tame complex technical problems and set the standard for engineering excellence across a wide spectrum of technical disciplines. To maximize growth and ensure agility in changing markets, our leadership is evolving our structure and assembling our top talent into a unified engineering engine designed to outpace emerging challenges and drive sector-wide advancement. You will be a primary driver of that mission, charting technical pathways, leading high-impact initiatives, and mentoring the next generation of engineers. You won't be weighed down by bureaucratic stagnation. You’ll join a culture that values bold technical risks, rewards creative engineering, and gives leaders the authority to shape the future of our technical and strategic portfolio. Join a rapidly growing organization, scaling our agentic construction of capabilities, serving our customers and ourselves leveraging advanced frameworks. You will be important to continuing to evolve with and ahead of the market. Opportunity We are hiring a Systems Engineer to contribute as a technical leader across our multi-disciplinary portfolios. This mid-level role is focused on system architecture, requirements, integration, and verification in an AI-centric engineering environment, with the opportunity to learn and expand your scope. You will support the architecture and execution of high-visibility systems, providing leadership across:

System Architecture, Requirements Development, and Technical Baselines
Model-Based Systems Engineering and Digital Engineering
Complex AI/ML Service Integration and Agentic System Design
Interface Management, Integration, Verification, and Validation
Secure Cloud, Edge, Hardware, and Multi-Platform Enterprise Ecosystems

Responsibilities

Design & Implement End-to-End Systems – Develop system concepts and architectures that connect user needs, mission threads, functional requirements, interfaces, software, data, cyber controls, and operational constraints.
Develop & Manage Requirements – Elicit, analyze, decompose, trace, and validate requirements while maintaining alignment among stakeholders, technical teams, and verification activities.
Lead Integration & Verification – Plan and execute integration, test, verification, and validation activities; identify interface issues, performance limitations, and technical risks before operational deployment.
Scope Technical Pathways – Collaborate directly with Principal Investigators (PIs), strategists, engineers, and technical leadership to evaluate feasibility, conduct trade studies, and architect solutions for incoming initiatives.
Mentor & Guide Junior Engineers – Lead by example, sharing systems thinking, structured problem-solving, technical documentation, and AI-native engineering practices with junior teammates. What We Are Looking For – The Essentials
Systems Engineering Foundation – Demonstrated experience applying systems engineering principles across requirements, architecture, interfaces, technical planning, integration, verification, validation, and risk management.
Architecture & Digital Engineering – Experience developing logical and physical architectures, operational views, system models, interface definitions, or technical baselines using MBSE or comparable methods.
Cross-Domain Technical Fluency – Working understanding of software, data, cloud, cybersecurity, AI/ML, networks, hardware, or embedded systems sufficient to identify dependencies and guide integrated solutions.
Analytical Decision-Making – Ability to conduct trade studies, define measures of effectiveness and performance, assess technical risk, and communicate recommendations with clear assumptions and evidence.
Collaborative Leadership – Demonstrated success partnering with research, product, mission, and engineering stakeholders while driving alignment across multi-disciplinary teams.
Track Record – History of success supporting viable systems from concept through integration and deployment while adapting to changing requirements, tools, and frameworks. Be prepared to share lessons learned. A Modern Mindset – Your Growth Edge
AI-Integrated Systems Engineer – You leverage AI-assisted engineering tools, digital models, and automation to improve requirements quality, architecture analysis, testing, and delivery timelines.
Adaptable Problem Solver – Comfortable operating with ambiguity, structuring complex technical problems, and turning high-level strategic objectives into executable engineering pathways. Character & Culture
Ownership Mentality – Takes complete responsibility for the stability, scalability, quality, and mission impact of delivered capabilities.
Intellectual Honesty – Transparently evaluates risks, communicates technical trade-offs clearly, and drives practical solutions.
Mission-Driven & Competitive – Deeply committed to delivering bulletproof technical solutions that solve critical operational challenges.
Generous Team Member – Earns respect through technical depth, emotional intelligence, and an active commitment to mentoring and uplifting others. Working Conditions
Onsite in McLean, VA. Flexible work and time options.
Occasional travel to other BAE Systems sites, partner facilities, and stakeholder meetings.
Reports to: Sr. Director, Capability Development.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Experience – 2–5 years of professional systems engineering, systems integration, technical architecture, or related engineering experience.

Education – Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. A Master’s degree or equivalent practical experience is a plus.
Experience executing rapid-cycle R&D in defense, aerospace, advanced prototyping, or adjacent mission areas.
Experience with AI/ML frameworks, autonomy, cyber engineering, or human-machine teaming, as applicable to the role.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. TS/SCI Preferred. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Experience with MBSE tools and methods such as SysML, digital engineering environments, requirements management, or architecture frameworks.
Experience integrating software-intensive, cloud, cyber-physical, autonomous, or AI-enabled systems.
Fluency in at least two of the following: Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, AI Harness Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Engineering, Hardware/Firmware/Embedded Systems.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.

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Jobs in the United States