> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3885483-systems-engineering-lead-hybrid](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3885483-systems-engineering-lead-hybrid). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineering Lead (Hybrid) - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $149,603.0 - $254,317.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, MagicDraw, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466603029&tx=KK4343FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role This position is based out of our Merrimack NH facility and may require partnership with staff across our business areas and facilities in the Northeast, Virginia and Colorado. Motivated and positive minded engineers must hold a United States security clearance and skilled in areas needed for cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams., * Active Secret clearance and eligible to acquire Top Secret and additional SAP/SAR clearances. * BS degree in a technical area (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math) with 8 to 10 years of experience * Prior experience leading a medium size team (6-10) of System Engineers * Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & Qualification testing) * Experience with thermal vac and EMI testing * Familiarity with RF applications and data links * Familiarity performing integration on space qualified hardware * Working experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management * Strong written and verbal communication skills including experience interfacing with upper management; customer facing Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Active Top Secret Clearance * Working experience with Radar applications * Experience with thermal vac and EMI testing on space qualified hardware * Bid and proposal experience on major life cycle programs * Master Degree in Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline * Working experience with Model based systems engineering principles with tools such as Magic Draw * Familiarity or experience with Agile Systems Engineering ## Description BAE Systems is seeking an experienced systems engineer to lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to develop RF mission capabilities on space qualified hardware for deployment to a space platform. Your responsibilities will include managing the system engineering content and work products, which includes developing the requirements baseline, design and integration, to ultimately perform qualification testing and delivery of the product. Under your technical leadership, the team will utilize digital engineering and model-based systems engineering principles to perform operational concept development, feasibility studies, design, development, performance modeling, and hardware/software evaluation. This role will also entail preparing and delivering technical presentations internally and for customer meetings.