Engineer Principal - Launch Systems Integration -- $15k Sign On Bonus

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Broomfield, CO
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116K-197K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
As a Principal Engineer, you'll manage launch systems integration, documentation, and interface management for various launch vehicle missions, collaborating closely with multiple teams and external providers.
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As a principal engineer in the Launch System Integration Team you will have responsibilities to support multiple efforts, providing launch systems documentation and leading launch vehicle integration activities.
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:

  • Support launch segment concept development, including requirements definition, flow-down, development, verification, and interface management.
  • Develop, document, and implement technical data/requirements and all deliverables required for launch segment operations.
  • Support launch segment concept development for new business proposal activities.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of launch segment processes.
  • Interface externally with the space segment provider to ensure seamless integration.
  • Work closely with the Launch Mission Manager and Engineering/ATLO groups.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for launch system interface definition and implementation.
  • Coordinate with System Safety and Launch Site Range Safety teams.
  • Manage launch site materials, consumables, and training requirements (e.g., propellant, purge gas, SCAPE).
  • Collaborate with launch vehicle providers, such as SpaceX (Falcon 9/Starship), United Launch Alliance (Vulcan), Rocket Lab (Electron/Neutron), New Glenn, and others, to ensure the seamless integration, testing, launch, and safe, reliable operation of each space vehicle.
  • Provide technical writing support, including proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interface documentation, and analysis reports.
  • 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 may be required.
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, plus 6 or more years of related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. 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 TS/SCI CI Polygraph security clearance is required.
  • Experience in defining, developing, and delivering space-qualified hardware.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment with broad responsibilities and minimal oversight.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as CAMEO or Magic Draw.
  • 5 or more years of direct experience in Launch Services/Engineering, with a solid understanding of specifications, interface control, and launch integration activities preferred.
  • Experience procuring launch vehicles.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

Why Work With Us

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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