Engineer I - Systems - Digital Ecosystem

We are seeking a highly motivated early-career engineer to join our growing Digital Ecosystem team. Originally focused on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), our organization is expanding to shape the future of enterprise digital engineering, connected data environments, modern engineering workflows, and AI-enabled decision support across the business.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is excited by complex systems, eager to learn quickly, and motivated to help transform how engineering and program teams work together in a modern digital environment. The selected candidate will support initiatives spanning MBSE, digital engineering, data integration, process modernization, automation, AI-enabled workflows, and cross-functional collaboration.

This position offers significant exposure to enterprise-level strategy, modern engineering tools and infrastructure, and the opportunity to help define next-generation digital ecosystem capabilities across engineering, program management, manufacturing, mission assurance, and operations. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You'll Do:

• Support development and deployment of enterprise digital engineering and MBSE capabilities.
• Assist with implementation and improvement of digital ecosystem processes, workflows, and tools.
• Contribute to systems modeling, data integration, digital thread, and automation projects
• Help identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency through AI, scripting, automation, and modern digital practices.
• Collaborate across engineering, IT, program management, manufacturing, and other business functions to support integrated digital workflows.
• Support organizational change management activities, communications, training, and user engagement efforts.
• Participate in development of standards, best practices, and reusable patterns for digital engineering implementation.
• Help evaluate and prototype emerging technologies related to AI, automation, MBSE, data management, and digital transformation.
• Support preparation of technical briefings, demonstrations, metrics, and communications for leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Learn and grow within a highly collaborative team focused on enterprise modernization and innovation.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Do you have experience in Cross-functional communication?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.

• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Solid systems thinking mindset and ability to understand complex interconnected problems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in fast-moving technical environments.
• Interest in helping shape and improve how engineering and program teams work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with or an interest in AI, automation, scripting, or digital workflow improvement.
• Collaborative mindset with interpersonal skills and willingness to work across organizations.
• Self-motivated, curious, and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Desire to support organizational transformation and modern digital engineering adoption., A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Exposure to MBSE concepts, SysML, UML, or systems architecture approaches.
• Experience with engineering, modeling, or software development tools.
• Familiarity with scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
• Experience using AI-assisted development or automation tools.
• Exposure to data analytics, APIs, databases, or system integration concepts.
• Internship, research, academic project, or extracurricular experience involving complex technical systems.
• Interest in aerospace, defense, advanced technology, or enterprise-scale engineering environments.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related technical field is preferred.

3.83.8 out of 5 stars Broomfield, CO Hybrid work $64,926 - $110,374 a year - Full-time, Internship, Pulled from the full job description

• Pet insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, * Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions., Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

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.

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. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. 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. Multiple positions may be available on this opening.   You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply