Manager – Systems Engineering and Governance

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. The candidate should be a highly experienced Senior Principal Systems Engineer with a strong background in, and experience with the full systems engineering ‘Vee’ Lifecycle to support a mission critical systems engineering governance transformation initiative within the Navy Program Acquisition Executive Strategic Systems Program office (PAESSP). The Systems Engineering Manager will report into the Program Area Manager (PAM) in the Systems Engineering Technical Planning and Execution (TPE) area and will manage a team of senior system engineers.

This role also involves leading, mentoring, and influencing the modernization and expansion of systems engineering governance policies and processes, enabling PAESSP to scale and optimize its operations in alignment with evolving strategic goals. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders, technical teams, senior leadership, and senior customers to shape and implement a forward leaning systems engineering governance framework that enhances capability development, mission assurance, and system lifecycle integration across the command.

Key responsibilities of the Systems Engineering Manager include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision/People Management
  • Manage and mentor a team of Senior System Engineers
  • Conduct formal performance reviews, offering continuous feedback, and addressing underperformance
  • Coordinate resource allocation across programs
  • Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent
  • Conduct regular 1-on-1s, evaluate performance, and support the career growth of team members
• Lead Transformation Initiatives
  • Spearhead the development and implementation of updated systems engineering (SE) policies, procedures, and standards to support the Command’s expanded operational scope.
• Policy Drafting and Documentation
  • Author and review detailed policies and guidance documentation in support of the new governance framework.
• Design and Deliver SE Training
  • Create targeted SE training materials, modules, and delivery methods tailored to various audiences (engineers, PMs, leadership)
  • Update training content to reflect changes in policy, tools, and processes.
• Governance Framework Development
  • Design scalable and flexible SE governance models that promote consistency, traceability, risk management, and technical rigor across programs
• Process Optimization
  • Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and misalignments in current SE practices and propose mission-aligned solutions that are practical

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 6+ years of systems engineering experience, including 2+ years supporting strategic deterrence or defense-related programs
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience
• OCP or INCOSE CSEP certification
• Proven experience with developing or overhauling SE governance policies and documents in a government or defense setting
• Strong experience designing and delivering SE-related training programs
• Expert knowledge of MBSE, digital engineering, DoDAF, SysML or related technical frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with technical and executive audiences

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior experience with agency-level policy and process updates

• Knowledge/Experience supporting Navy PAESSP Strategic Weapons System
• Experience with DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework including DoD 5000.01, DoDI 5000.02, Acquisition Pathway policies and SECNAVINST 5000.2.
• Knowledge of SE standards including DoD Systems Engineering Guidebook, INCOSE SE Handbook, and ISO-IEC-IEEE 15288

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.