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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Senior Principal II - Launch Systems - $20K Sign-On Bon - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Broomfield, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,603.0 - $254,317.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), JIRA, Linux, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Openstack Neutron - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9046440/engineer-senior-principal-ii-launch-systems-20k-sign-on-bon ## About the Role * BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience. * 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. * A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph. * Experience developing mission level ICDs. * Proven technical leadership experience and familiarity with mission systems integration. * Experience in either mission system, spacecraft systems, ground systems and payload systems. #LI-KV1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Experience supporting launch vehicle integration process at launch site. * Experience in MBSE, Linux OS, JIRA, and large program test management. * Background in EVM or CAM. * Proven success as a technical team lead. * Experience with mission operations. * Solid interpersonal skills, ability to effectively lead group discussions, ability to set priorities and delegate as required to meet all objectives. ## Description * Lead launch segment concept development, including requirements definition, flow-down, verification, and interface management. * Develop, document, and implement technical data/requirements and all deliverables required for launch segment operations. * Lead launch segment concept development for new business proposal activities. * Contribute to the development and refinement of launch segment processes. * Interface internally and/or externally with the space segment provider to ensure seamless mission integration. * Coordinate externally with launch providers, ranges, and mission integration partners, while working internally with Space Vehicle and AI&T teams to support launch campaign execution. * Serve as the single point of contact for launch system interface definition and implementation. * Coordinate with System Safety and Launch Site Range Safety teams. * Manage launch site materials, consumables, and training requirements (e.g., propellant, purge gas, SCAPE). * Collaborate with launch vehicle providers, such as SpaceX (Falcon 9/Starship), United Launch Alliance (Vulcan), Rocket Lab (Electron/Neutron), Blue Origin (New Glenn), and others, to ensure the seamless integration, testing, launch, and safe, reliable operation of each space vehicle. * Provide technical writing support, including proposal development, contractual elements, procedural definitions, specifications, interface documentation, and analysis reports. * 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. 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