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# Senior Systems Engineer-Development

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Nashua, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/senior-systems-engineer-development-nashua-nh-usa-58826493

## About the Role

report electro/mechanical system * assist in testing and troubleshooting to drive root cause analyses * engage with cross-functional teams and external customers; present findings internally and externally * lead test events and support mentoring of junior engineers Tasks * Active Secret clearance * ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or Computer Science * 4+ years of relevant experience * experience deriving and documenting system requirements across software, hardware, and operational concepts * experience creating system test plans, procedures and reports * experience monitoring and reporting performance metrics * experience conducting trade studies, peer reviews, and customer meetings * experience across the development lifecycle: analysis, derivation, allocation of requirements, system modeling/simulation, integration, testing, verification & validation, and qualification * experience communicating with peers, senior leadership, and multiple functional aaaaaaa
test (Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, PMOs) * experience supporting electro/mechanical system development and production workflows Key requirements * health, dental, and vision insurance * health savings accounts * 401(k) savings plan * disability coverage * life and accident insurance * paid time off and holidays

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will support THAAD Missile Seeker development by defining and reviewing system requirements, creating and evaluating reports, and streamlining processes. You will work within cross-functional teams to drive design, testing, and issues resolution, with growth opportunities in failure analysis and root-cause investigations. You'll mentor colleagues, produce white papers, and present findings, while leading test events. This position aligns with our mission to protect those who protect us and leverages advanced seeker technologies to shape national defense outcomes. Compensation / Benefits * understand and derive system requirements for software, components, subsystems, and operations * create and review system test plans, procedures, and reports * monitor and report on System Technical Performance Measures * participate in trade studies, peer reviews, and customer meetings * contribute to development, integration, verification and qualification of a complex electro/mechanical system * assist in testing and troubleshooting to drive root cause analyses * engage with cross-functional teams and external customers; present findings internally and externally * lead test events and support mentoring of junior engineers Tasks * Active Secret clearance * ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or Computer Science * 4+ years of relevant experience * experience deriving and documenting system requirements across software, hardware, and operational concepts * experience creating system test plans, procedures and reports * experience monitoring and reporting performance metrics * experience conducting trade studies, peer reviews, and customer meetings * experience across the development lifecycle: analysis, derivation, allocation of requirements, system modeling/simulation, integration, testing, verification & validation, and qualification * experience communicating with peers, senior leadership, and multiple functional disciplines (Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, PMOs) * experience supporting electro/mechanical system development and production workflows Key requirements * health, dental, and vision insurance * health savings accounts * 401(k) savings plan * disability coverage * life and accident insurance * paid time off and holidays


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