Senior Principal Battle Management Mission Engineer (Hybrid, Relocation Assistance Offered)

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Reston, VA
Hybrid
147K-250K Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
The Senior Principal Battle Management Mission Engineer will work on developing systems for Command, Control, and Intelligence missions, focusing on battle management solutions for defense and intelligence markets. Responsibilities include engaging with stakeholders, coordinating user engagement activities, and communicating technical solutions effectively.
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Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you'll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. C4ISR Systems is developing innovative capabilities across the C4ISR mission domain for Advanced Analytics, Adaptive Electronic Warfare / Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) /Cyber, Combat identification, Imagery Sensing and Exploitation, Space Security, and Undersea Warfare. We are a pathfinder in our defense and intelligence markets, focused on delivering disruptive technology to give our customers the edge they need.
Mission Systems Product Line is looking for an experienced, self-motivated mission engineer to support a collaborative approach to the design and implementation of battle management systems. The mission engineer focuses on working directly with customers, end users and development engineers to conceptualize, architect and present solutions that solve the toughest mission needs. We are seeking a candidate with real-world experience as a Battle Manager: managing and operating C2 Battle Management systems, conducting mission planning, and operate/understand radar and electronic countermeasure systems. The mission engineer plays a key role as the interface between the end users and the development team to ensure that the delivered product meets or exceeds the users' needs.
In this role:

  • Utilize operational experience to engage with government stakeholders, system architects, and developers to provide battle management solutions
  • Experience working on-site with customers/users in the DoD and/or Intelligence Community
  • Ability to coordinate, schedule and lead user engagement activities across multiple DoD and IC organizations with minimal oversight and direction; self-motivation is a must
  • Familiarity in writing and understanding CONOPs documents to describe customer issues and problem areas as well as system requirements analysis practices
  • Exceptional verbal, writing and listening skills: Ability to communicate complex technical solutions across the development and customer environments
  • Self-motivator
  • Willing to travel (20%)


*Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Active/current Secret clearance
  • 10+ years in command and control, mission planning, and/or airspace operations
  • Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills which facilitate working with others in a team environment
  • Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering related discipline with 10+ years of experience after the date for the completion of your Bachelor's degree, or 8+ years of experience after the date for the completion of your Master's Degree
  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to interface with senior internal personnel on significant community matters, often requiring coordination between organizations
  • Demonstrated strong technical writing skills


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Previous Air Force experience as a Battle Manager (i.e., Job Code: 1C5X1, 1A4X1)
  • Experience developing proposals, ECPs, and whitepapers focused on new business.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to diagnose, resolve complex problems and to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency.
  • Experience with customer/stakeholder communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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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 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.

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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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