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Principal Engineer - Mission Performance

United States, Boulder 118095.00 - 200762.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 13, 2026
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Join the Mission Engineering team at BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems – a group of motivated problem solvers. We're seeking a flexible and action-oriented engineer with leadership experience to support modeling and simulation tools to support performance requirements analysis over a variety of complex mission architectures in the space, air, and ground domains.

Job Responsibility

  • Characterize the mission performance of complex systems architectures, using a custom-built tool-suite
  • Develop new tools and algorithms for mission systems modeling and data analysis
  • Contribute to completion of milestones within specific projects and provide solutions to a variety of technical problems
  • Give presentations to peers, management, and customers
  • Responsibilities may include new business support in the form of proposal writing and/or cost/schedule estimation
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships
  • Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required 6 or more years related experience
  • A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
  • Experience with Python programming is required
  • A working understanding of signal processing concepts across the electromagnetic spectrum
  • Ability to document analysis results and write reports
  • Effective communication skills
  • Analytic modeling capabilities
  • Ability to support the creation and delivery of analysis presentations to both internal and external customers
  • Ability to contribute to the success of small teams through excellent teamwork

Nice to have

  • MS or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, or a related technical field
  • Experience with space systems and orbital dynamics
  • Solid Python programming skills
  • Independent research experience, academic or otherwise
  • Experience with STK and/or AFSIM
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering

What we offer

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health savings accounts
  • A 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • A legal plan
  • Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
  • Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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