Designs, integrates, and tests advanced communication systems for defense and aerospace customers. The role is intended for early-career engineers and includes mentorship, cross-functional experience, technical training, and collaboration with experienced engineering teams. Work is performed fully onsite and may involve systems analysis, digital and RF testing, and communication-system development.
Job Description
What it's like to be a Systems Engineer beginning your career within BAE Systems? Rewarding. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you will be designing. Integrating and testing the world's most advanced communication systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Sound like a team you want to be a part of? We are seeking an entry level systems engineer to fill a variety of systems engineering positions based on your educational background. An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One- a unique experience to jumpstart your engineering career.
With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™."
For those candidates in their first year after graduation, BAE Systems' Year One experience provides recent college graduates with a unique opportunities to jumpstart their engineering career. The program offers opportunities to gain diverse experience in different aspects of the discipline and company. You also develop skills by receiving immediate mentorship from experienced managers and engineers, and participate in classes and workshops to expand your knowledge of yourself, technology and our company. Finally, you network and collaborate to make lasting connections with peers, co-workers and leadership.
We offer competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70828 - $120408
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.
What it's like to be a Systems Engineer beginning your career within BAE Systems? Rewarding. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you will be designing. Integrating and testing the world's most advanced communication systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Sound like a team you want to be a part of? We are seeking an entry level systems engineer to fill a variety of systems engineering positions based on your educational background. An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One- a unique experience to jumpstart your engineering career.
With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™."
For those candidates in their first year after graduation, BAE Systems' Year One experience provides recent college graduates with a unique opportunities to jumpstart their engineering career. The program offers opportunities to gain diverse experience in different aspects of the discipline and company. You also develop skills by receiving immediate mentorship from experienced managers and engineers, and participate in classes and workshops to expand your knowledge of yourself, technology and our company. Finally, you network and collaborate to make lasting connections with peers, co-workers and leadership.
We offer competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS Degree in Electrical, Computer, Systems or Aerospace Engineering
- Must be eligible to obtain security clearance
- Ability to utilize effective technical skills and desire to take on increased roles.
- Demonstrate organizational skills and collaborative nature.
- Ability to work independently and in partnership with others
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- MSEE, or other advanced degree
- Internship with a technology based company
- Familiarity with MSBE
- Familiarity with system analysis techniques such as link budget, latency, calibration, timing and synchronization
- Familiarity with digital and/or RF test equipment (e.g. Keysight, Tektronix)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70828 - $120408
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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