Senior Principal Systems Engineer - SE Governance

Position: Senior Principal Systems Engineer -  SE Governance
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate should be a highly experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a strong background in strategic deterrence to support a mission critical systems engineering governance transformation initiative within the Navy Strategic Systems Program office. The Senior Principal Systems Engineer will report into the Program Area Manager in the Systems Engineering Technical Planning and Execution area.

This role involves leading, mentoring, and influencing the modernization and expansion of systems engineering governance policies and processes, enabling the Command to scale and optimize its operations in alignment with evolving strategic goals. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, technical teams, senior leadership, and senior customers to shape and implement a forward leaning systems engineering governance framework that enhances capability development, mission assurance, and system lifecycle integration across the Command.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Principal Systems Engineer include, but are not limited to:

• Lead Transformation Initiatives
  • Spearhead the development and implementation of updated systems engineering (SE) policies, procedures, and standards to support the Command's expanded operational scope.
• Strategic Deterrence Systems Integration
  • Apply domain expertise to ensure SE methodologies and processes effectively support the Command's mission, aligning with national defense strategies and objectives.
• Governance Framework Development
  • Design scalable and flexible SE governance models that promote consistency, traceability, risk management, and technical rigor across programs
• Process Optimization
  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and misalignments in current SE practices and propose mission-aligned solutions that are practical
• Policy Drafting and Documentation
  • Author and review detailed policies and guidance documentation in support of the new governance framework.
• Design and Deliver SE Training
  • Create targeted SE training materials, modules, and delivery methods tailored to various audiences (engineers, PMs, leadership)
  • Update training content to reflect changes in policy, tools, and processes.
• Mentorship
  • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to junior engineers and teams across the enterprise, working collaboratively to ensure effective adoption of new policies and practices

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system and we have been there every step of the way.

The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade.

The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.

As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.

BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Education and years of related/relevant work experience required:
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field and at least 6 years of systems engineering experience, including at least 4 years supporting defense-related programs using the DoW Systems Engineering Process

• OCP, INCOSE CSEP or ESEP certification
• Knowledge of SE standards including DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook, INCOSE SE Handbook, and ISO-IEC-IEEE 15288
• Proven experience with developing…