> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4603558-senior-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4603558-senior-systems-engineer). 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). --- # Senior Systems Engineer - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,962.0 - $226,035.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Signals Intelligence, Linux, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Iterative and Incremental Development, Integrated Development Environments, Scrum Methodology, Product Software Implementation Methods, Verification and Validation (Software), Subversion, Systems Modeling Language, System Testing, Systems Integration, UML, MagicDraw, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Atlassian Tools - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9295160/senior-systems-engineer ## About the Role * Must have a Top Secret security clearance * Experience with TCPED processes, practices and tools at the IC and/or COCOM level, focusing on tasking and collection (strong preference for SIGINT) * Experience with Analytics or Activity Based Intelligence (ABI) solutions * Understanding of User Interface design and development practices * Experience with Government contracting for the Space market to include Ground Processing, Command and Control and/or Intelligence Systems * Experience working on-site with customers and end users in the DoD and/or Intelligence Community * Experience with Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, etc.) * Experience with UML/SysML modeling tools such as MagicDraw * Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Subversion, Git, etc.) * IC3 experience preferred * Experience with DevSecOps tools and processes * Experience with Cloud computing environments ( e.g., AWS, Azure) * Knowledge of open, standards-based architectures, interfaces and geospatial data Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Bachelor of Science degree in engineering/technical discipline, and 10+ years related experience or equivalent experience, training and/or certifications * Proficient in requirements identification, analysis, documentation, and tracking * Proficient analyzing customer needs, and identifying user stories and technical tasks to achieve various Agile objectives and iterative development schedules * Proficient in statistical analysis methods and tools * Experience with system integration and test on a UNIX or Linux platform * Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment * Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability * Ability to develop improved methods to increase program efficiency * Demonstrated leadership skills (supervisory experience, building teams, mentoring, building customer relationships) * Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level managers, functional managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates * Strong oral and written communications skills * Good planning and organizational skills ## Description BAE Systems is looking for a an experienced, self-motivated Senior Systems Engineer to work on a multi-disciplinary team in an Agile, fast-paced development environment. The qualified candidate will support the development and implementation of a Space Ground mission-focused software cloud application. Assigned tasks may include analysis of needs, the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), working with customers and other team members, preparing user interface mock-ups, technical documentation in Jira and confluence, generation of agile capabilities & user stories, backlog prioritization and management, sprint planning, customer engagement, close interaction with software and system test engineers on the team to achieve program objectives. Perform analysis and tasks at concurrent stages to include technical planning, system design, software implementation, system integration, verification and validation. Position may require occasional business travel to customer locations in support of product demonstrations and customer meetings.