Entry Level Systems Engineer

February 23, 2026
$112905 / year

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Job Description

Entry Level Systems Engineer

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet! At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the Defense and Space software industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is looking for an entry-level Systems Engineer (<1 year experience). The qualified candidate will work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Performing requirements analysis
  • Working with customers and other team members to achieve program objectives
  • Preparing technical documentation and interface mock-ups
  • Generation of agile capabilities & user stories
  • Hands-on testing of the software

This position may require business travel in support of product demonstrations, software installation, and system testing.

Domain Emphasis

The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with platforms and mission applications for intelligence and defense customers with domain emphasis on:

  • Geospatial Intelligence
  • Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
  • Mission Management

In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

Year One (YO) Program

An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One:

Beyond exciting work, every new engineer will be part of our Year One (YO) program – a unique and tailored experience to support your new engineering career.

  • You will join other first-year hires in a curated YO program, in addition to your program team, creating strong connections with your peers and leadership as you develop and navigate your journey here at our company!
  • The Year One program consists of team bonding events, networking opportunities, training activities, self-improvement modules, and more!
  • You will have a peer mentor to help guide you and provide support every step of the way.
  • You will have an experienced team fully dedicated to supporting you and your first steps in your engineering career.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US Person status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering (DE), and general data modeling design concepts
  • Less than or equal to 6 months of full-time systems engineering experience (not counting internships)
  • Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering/technical discipline
  • Ability to be granted a security clearance by the U.S. Federal Government.
  • Exposure to requirements identification, analysis, documentation, and tracking
  • Exposure to testing and different development methodologies
  • Team player with a proactive attitude, the ability to be productive in a dynamic / collaborative environment (e.g.., open seating arrangement) and strong oral and written communication skills
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft tools (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Ability to take initiative, multi-task and work well under pressure

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with modern AI/ML applications and ability to leverage technology to increase productivity and efficiency.
  • Experience with Agile methodology and Agile management tools (e.g., Jira, etc.)
  • General understanding of Linux terminal commands
  • Familiarity with scripting languages: Shell, Javascript, Python, PowerShell, etc

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88,360 – $112,905

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
  • 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.

Job ID

116228BR

Equal Opportunity Employer

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