Principal Integration Engineer (Munitions)

Job Description Your Mission
Help us protect those who protect us. At BAE Systems, our engineers tackle the world's most important challenges to deliver mission-critical products to U.S. service members. If you're looking for impactful work in a highly innovative environment, you'll find it in our Platforms & Services sector.

BAE Systems is looking for a visionary Senior Principal II Mechanical Engineer to step into a pivotal leadership role as our Principal Integration Engineer (Munitions).

In this role, you won't just manage a project; you will be the technical authority driving the development of Precision Guided Munition (PGM) systems. From all-up round weapon system interfaces and propelling charges to the complex logistics of packaging and transport, you will oversee the critical components that ensure our munitions perform flawlessly in the field.

What You’ll Do
As the Principal Integration Engineer (Munitions), you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical execution:

• Drive Technical Excellence: Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver world-class products on time and within budget, proactively neutralizing risks before they impact the mission.
• Architect the Portfolio: Partner with the Program Engineering Director to shape the technical vision and strategic roadmap for the PGM portfolio, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.
• Lead the Charge: Take ownership of all-up round interfaces, propelling charges, and support equipment, ensuring seamless integration and uncompromising quality.
• Champion the Team: Act as a mentor and technical coach, elevating the skills of your engineering staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical mastery.
• Navigate Complexity: Lead the execution of critical program milestone reviews and system demonstration tests, ensuring every deliverable exceeds customer expectations.
• Influence Stakeholders: Serve as a key communicator, translating complex technical status and risks into actionable insights for internal leadership and government stakeholders.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or a related technical field) and 10+ years of proven success in mechanical engineering, with a track record of leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Direct experience with design, development, and testing of large caliber munitions (i.e. large caliber ammunition, missile, and rocket design) in defense or aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering—specifically in interpreting customer requirements, system architecture and design tradeoffs, and the verification/validation of complex systems.
• Ability to engineer innovative solutions to the most challenging technical hurdles and a thorough understanding of engineering principles.
• Proficiency in project management tools, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and Cost Account Management.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build strategic relationships with customers and across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 8+ years of applicable experience.
• Experience coaching and developing technical teams.
• Experience with model-based engineering techniques and tools with an ability to apply systems thinking to complex problems.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.