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Job Description
Senior Principal Systems Engineer - (Redmond/Seattle, WA)
BAE Systems is looking for talented Systems Engineers to help drive the development, integration, verification, and validation of our cutting-edge avionic systems. We have openings at our Redmond, WA location, with opportunities to work with our customer at their product facilities in the greater Seattle, WA area. We are seeking talented and self-motivated engineers with strong avionics expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills, who can effectively collaborate with customers. As a systems engineer in our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring successful technical execution of development and providing critical input to Systems Engineering discipline processes in support of the Controls and Avionics Solutions business area. Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) provides flight and mission-critical products to more than 170 commercial and military customers around the world. CAS products include flight controls systems, full authority digital engine controls (FADEC), autonomous flight systems, power management systems, flight deck systems, control sticks, cabin management systems, intermediate and depot level test stands, and mission systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft manufacturers.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule.

https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/productfamily/controls-and-avionics-solutions
Duties and responsibilities include:

Performs systems engineering functions by doing one or more of the following:

Technical Interface: Serve as a technical interface between BAE Systems and Boeing, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration on engineering projects.

System Design and Development: Collaborate with BAE Systems and Boeing engineers to design, develop, and integrate systems, subsystems, and components, ensuring compliance with requirements and specifications.

Requirements Analysis: Analyze and interpret Boeing's system requirements, ensuring that BAE Systems' solutions meet or exceed customer expectations.

System Testing and Validation: Participate in system testing and validation activities, ensuring that BAE Systems' solutions meet Boeing's requirements

Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, working closely with Boeing engineers to identify and implement solutions.

Documentation and Reporting: Develop and maintain technical documentation, reports, and presentations to support project activities and stakeholder communications.

Change Management: Collaborate with Boeing engineers to assess, prioritize, and implement changes to systems, subsystems, and components.

Lessons Learned and Knowledge Sharing: Document and share lessons learned, best practices, and technical knowledge with BAE Systems and Boeing teams to improve future project outcomes.

Compliance and Certification: Ensure that BAE Systems' solutions comply with the regulatory requirements, industry standards, and requirements levied by Boeing.

Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with Boeing stakeholders, ensuring that their needs are met and that BAE Systems' solutions meet or exceed their expectations

Candidates should possess strong communication skills both written and oral. Candidates should also demonstrate sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing and coordinating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in related engineering field.
• Experience with the integration of electronic control systems.
• 12+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development, including familiarity with systems such as flight controls or mission systems.
• Experience in avionics development including system-level integration, validation, and verification.
• Technical writing skills: capable of creating required engineering documentation.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Electrical Engineering field.
• 15+ years of experience in avionics or electronic controls embedded development, including knowledge of flight controls.
• Experience with development of formal validation and verification procedures.
• Experience developing architectural models using MBSE methodologies and best practices. MATLAB modeling experience.
• Familiar with safety critical development including ARP4754, DO-178B/C and DO-254 or equivalent stringent process requirements.
• Experience with hardware circuit design, firmware and software.
• Knowledgeable of commercial certification objectives and activities.
• Strong public speaking skills and willingness to present material to the customer.
• Experience with Boeing Test Computing platforms, knowledge with test stands and integration between different hardware.
• Adaptable with positive attitude, desire to learn new skills and take on challenges.

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $142205 - $241749

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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 business days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.