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# Principal Systems Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,095.0 - $200,762.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2867664f95895b93

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related field; plus 4 years of work experience in Systems Engineering or Integration or a related domain. Or, some formal college and training without a Bachelor's degree; plus 8 years of work experience in Systems Engineering or Integration or a related domain.
 * Must possess an active Secret clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
 * Experience in EO/IR, RF, EW
 * Experience with Requirements Development
 * Experience with integration and test
 * Experience with Model Based Engineering
 * Experience with Agile



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