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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FAST Labs - Senior Systems Engineer ($20K Sign... - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,106.0 - $161,680.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm94s0 ## About the Role + Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience in engineering roles of: + 4 Years with BS + 2 Years with MS + 0 Year with PHD + Hold an active TOP SECRET collateral clearance + Experience with RF/Cyber/and EW capability development + Experience with system and system of systems architecture development processes + Considerable experience with applying DE, including Model Based Systems Engineering tools, to enable system development Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills + Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience in engineering roles of: + 4 Years with BS + 2 Years with MS + 0 Year with PHD + Hold an active TOP SECRET collateral clearance + Experience with RF/Cyber/and EW capability development + Experience with system and system of systems architecture development processes + Considerable experience with applying DE, including Model Based Systems Engineering tools, to enable system development + Ability to travel and work at remote sites in support of test events, meetings, and training activities ## Description Ready to make a difference? BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, focused on the application of Digital Engineering (DE), to work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to build and test novel RF/EW/Cyber systems. The successful candidate will be an integral of our team by delivering innovative, technical contributions on a range of programs through activities such as system architecting, design, and documentation leveraging digital processes. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to apply their DE domain knowledge for test planning activities, system integration & test, qualification testing, and test execution in a field deployment environment. Key responsibilities may include: + Architecting, designing, and documenting early lifecycle, RF/EW/Cyber systems and associated capabilities through DE best practices + Working with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration + Ownership technical products that are key for system development success + Participation in product integration and verification + Developing test and verification strategies that help minimize program cost and technical risk + Defining test and verification methods, events, and constraints for all system requirements + Collaborating with customer and internal program leadership to coordinate, schedule, and ensure readiness to perform test events *Please note, we reserve the option to bump up or down the level of the role based on our chosen candidates experience and skillsets* Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a **hybrid work format** , with time split between working onsite and remotely. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [The QUEST for Better Software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/721-the-quest-for-better-software) - [AI Agents & Agentic AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2017-ai-agents-agentic-ai) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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