**Job Description** See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from providing the latest technologies in Smart Munitions sensor solutions 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 are innovating for the future. In addition, you can, too. 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 mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come enhance your career with us. We are looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to work directly with our engineering and technical managers by leading an experienced group of a variety of discipline area engineers that support the Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) portfolio. This portfolio of projects operates from our Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line in the Precision Strike Business Area. The ideal candidate will work with Engineering Leadership and Technical subject Matter Experts to assist with the next generation of APKWS products, to include opportunities for ground launch as well as maritime applications of this most critical guidance system. This role requires the candidate to be an outgoing, well-connected self-starter who will have direct customer interface to derive and shape the next generation of this portfolio in order to meet the US Government s mission value. The candidate must also be willing to make contributions that routinely span from direct hands-on problem solving and mentorship, to development and achieving respect in peer, customer, supplier and industry relationships, and helping to shape the long-term strategic direction and objectives of the business area and BAE as a whole through technical expertise The APKWS Development Portfolio Systems Engineering Manager will coordinate all Systems Engineering activities in the portfolio across all aspects of the Program Life Cycle that covers the Systems Engineering 'VEE' processes and procedures. There is a dynamic set of direct applications being built for our using community as well as a set of IRAD projects that all need to be coordinated to ensure there is no duplication of effort, but most importantly that all projects follow systems engineering disciplined processes. BAE Systems will staff this role in our Hudson, New Hampshire facility. The development of new APKWS applications will take advantage of the currently operating production line located in Hudson, giving the candidate access to the existing product, from which the new pursuits can grow in their application to meet the modern threat systems. At BAE Systems, cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our engineering organization, which means we are looking for team players who have demonstrated experience working successfully in a group setting and will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or Systems Engineering + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Experience with Semi-Active Laser Systems + Experience working across the entire Systems Lifecycle + Experience in weapons systems design, missile systems design, or weapons systems performance analysis + Familiarity with low cost and low SWaP design and development + Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Experience in DASAL Technology and Laser Guided Munitions + Familiarity with Aeronautical properties and Computational Fluid Dynamics + Ability to Coordinate vendors and teams in development of passive/active sensor systems for test/evaluation + Assist in the flow down of requirements to testable modular hardware and software + Support trade studies, presentations, proposals and related activities + Familiarity with low cost and low SWaP design and development + Experience leading technical teams + Ability to understand and generate CONOPS + Develop briefings, white papers, and analysis to support the business capture efforts + Coordinate vendors and teams in development of passive/active sensor systems for test/evaluation + Assist in the flow down of requirements to testable modular hardware and software + Model Based Systems Engineering experience **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270 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. **Systems Engineering Manager - APKWS Portfolio** **107302BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression