BAE Systems · 6 hours ago
Senior Principal Systems Engineer - SE Governance
Potomac, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $226K/yr
6+ years expBAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support their work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The role involves leading the modernization of systems engineering governance policies and processes to align with strategic goals and ensure mission assurance.
AerospaceManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityNavigation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Transformation Initiatives
Spearhead the development and implementation of updated systems engineering (SE) policies, procedures, and standards to support the Command's expanded operational scope
Strategic Deterrence Systems Integration
Apply domain expertise to ensure SE methodologies and processes effectively support the Command's mission, aligning with national defense strategies and objectives
Governance Framework Development
Design scalable and flexible SE governance models that promote consistency, traceability, risk management, and technical rigor across programs
Process Optimization
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and misalignments in current SE practices and propose mission-aligned solutions that are practical
Policy Drafting and Documentation
Author and review detailed policies and guidance documentation in support of the new governance framework
Design and Deliver SE Training
Create targeted SE training materials, modules, and delivery methods tailored to various audiences (engineers, PMs, leadership)
Update training content to reflect changes in policy, tools, and processes
Mentorship
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to junior engineers and teams across the enterprise, working collaboratively to ensure effective adoption of new policies and practices
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
At least 6 years of systems engineering experience, including at least 4 years supporting defense-related programs using the DoW Systems Engineering Process
OCP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
Knowledge of SE standards including DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook, INCOSE SE Handbook, and ISO-IEC-IEEE 15288
Proven experience with developing or overhauling SE governance policies and documents in a government or defense contractor setting
Strong experience designing and delivering SE-related training programs
Expert knowledge of MBSE, digital engineering, DoWAF, SysML or related technical frameworks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with technical and executive audiences
Preferred
Prior experience with agency-level policy and process updates
Knowledge/Experience supporting Navy SSP Strategic Weapons System
Experience with DoW Adaptive Acquisition Framework including DoW 5000.01, DoWI 5000.02, Acquisition Pathway policies and SECNAVINST 5000.2
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
Company
BAE Systems
BAE Systems is an aerospace, defence, and information security company that provides advanced and technology-led solutions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$142.27MKey Investors
Scottish EnterpriseU.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-06-19Grant· $12.43M
2024-09-18Grant· $9.6M
2023-12-11Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Mary Haigh
Chief Information Security Officer
Michael Wilson
Head of Business Assurance & Improvement
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