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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Senior - Core Systems - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,008.0 - $164,914.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), Subsystems, Jama (Software), Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9203587/systems-engineer-senior-core-systems ## About the Role * BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 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. * The ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. * Familiarity with spacecraft system design and test. * Experience using requirements database tools (DOORS, Jama, Cameo Requirements Modeler, e.g.) * Demonstrated ability to review effective and verifiable requirements - detail oriented. * Demonstrated experience in systems engineering processes, including requirements development, requirement allocation, change management, verification and validation - a self-starter that will own this activity. * Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams including meeting schedule and performance goals. * Good presentation skills with experience presenting to senior decision making and technical audiences., A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. ## Description This position is for an experienced system engineer who can work in and/or lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop, maintain, verify and communicate the requirements baseline for a mission that includes Segment, Element (payload, spacecraft bus, and ground) and/or Subsystems. You will work within your program teams alongside a team of engineers through the program life cycle to develop, and manage requirements for, different specifications for various complex, high precision, and high reliability applications. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You'll Do: * Provide systems engineering support and leadership to technical teams in the development, verification, delivery, and operations of Missions, Segments, Elements, and Subsystems. * Support the proper allocation, traceability, and verification of requirements at all levels through the lifecycle of the program. * Interact with multiple subject matter experts to develop the required allocation analysis and verification artifacts. * Use Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for architecture to requirements traceability and interface development. * Interface with and support the program's Lead/Chief System Engineer, Chief Engineer and Customer. * Support expectations, preparations, and delivery for major gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, PSR). * Coordinate requirements verification with I&T activities. * Mentor other system engineers assigned to the team. * Support the program Risk & Opportunity Management and ERB processes. * Prepare and give presentations to peers, management, and customers. * 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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