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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Totowa, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $118,095.0 - $200,762.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Software Debugging, Digital Electronics, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Operational Systems
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030959/systems-engineer

## About the Role

Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! Are you a Systems Engineer with 2 to 10+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to develop products that support a cause greater than yourself? Help us develop Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions and deliver on our motto "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®". BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is experiencing an exciting period of growth. We need your talent, motivation, and vision working alongside us., * Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science or a related field

 * 2-10+ years of relevant Engineering experience.

 * Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree in electrical engineering or computer science/engineering
 * Experience with Electronic Warfare systems
 * Experience with systems engineering activities across the product development lifecycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, architecture, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test, production, sustainment)
 * Active DoW Secret Clearance highly preferred

## Description

Our employees develop, build and work on the world's most advanced electromagnetic spectrum operations systems - detecting, locating and countering threats for joint and international aircrew. We develop sophisticated digital Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and we are looking for motivated, positive minded engineers to join cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams. Key EW program objectives are to improve/enhance air vehicle survivability, through the abilities to detect, deny, deceive, degrade and/or disrupt adversaries Integrated Air Defenses.

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 ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are hiring Systems Engineers to participate in Electronic Warfare Systems development programs in Nashua, NH. As a Systems Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team focused on modeling, designing, developing, integrating, debugging, testing, fielding, and supporting our innovative Electronic Systems.

 * Creation and/or review of systems, software, component, subsystem requirements and operational concepts
 * Deriving, decomposing, allocation and traceability of requirements to engineering discipline
 * Identification of Risks and Opportunities and executing on mitigation strategies
 * Identification of System Technical Performance Measures
 * Participation in trade studies, analysis, peer reviews, and customer meetings
 * Support system modeling & simulation, design, and development activities
 * Creation of external and internal interface definition
 * Knowledge of model based systems engineering tools and approach
 * Presentation of findings at design reviews internally or with customers
 * Creation of test plans, test procedures and reports
 * Creation and/or review of algorithms
 * Analysis of data to inform decision making
 * Execution of integration, verification, and validation activities and tests
 * Participate in external field and flight tests of our EW Systems
 * Participate in constant improvement of the System Engineering discipline

Due to the classified nature of the work, these positions will be 100% on-site.


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