In Endicott, New York, this hybrid role calls for an experienced systems engineer to lead the architecture and integration of complex avionics control systems. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer II - Systems Architect at BAE Systems oversees the development and management of system, hardware and software requirements within the Controls and Avionics Solutions portfolio, shaping architectures and guiding system-level integration, testing and validation.
The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration to deliver safety-critical embedded control designs that meet stringent functional specifications and customer needs.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including developing, allocating, and managing complex system, hardware and software requirements.
- Research and develop complex, safety-critical embedded control system designs and architectures.
- Define interfaces and functionality for hardware, software and programmable logic.
- Prepare and review documentation for system designs and architectures in line with established development processes.
- Perform system and product integration.
- Verify and validate moderately complex aspects of system designs to ensure conformance with specifications and customer requirements.
- Produce and/or review technical documents, specifications and standards.
- Support business leaders in identifying potential new products or opportunities and define associated program requirements.
- Assist with proposal development activities, including proposal text, cost estimating and presentations.
- May support specialty engineering tasks such as Reliability, Maintainability & Availability analysis and Integrated Logistics Support.
- Prepare and deliver basic customer and technical presentations.
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills and effective interpersonal coordination with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
- Salary range shown may differ depending on location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related engineering field.
- Experience in designing, architecting and integrating electronic control systems that include hardware, software and programmable logic devices.
- 12+ years of avionics or electronic controls embedded development experience, with familiarity across flight controls, engine controls or mission systems.
- Experience in full lifecycle development including system requirements, design, system-level integration, validation and verification.
- Strong technical writing skills capable of producing required engineering documentation.
Technologies
- MagicDraw
- Cameo
- SysML
- Mentor Graphics
- ARM
- MBSE
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program
- Other position-specific incentives may apply
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136,000 - $231,200 per year. This range reflects market pay structures; actual salary is determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience.
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.
