Real-Time Mission Management & Autonomy – Technical Chief Engineer

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

The Advanced Mission Solutions product line is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Technical Chief Engineer (TCE) to support a collaborative approach to the design and implementation of mission management and autonomy solutions. The AMS Product Line delivers cutting‑edge tracking, mission planning, auto routing, and resource management solutions that enable mission‑critical decision making for our IC and DOW customers. The TCE works on behalf of the Product Line Technical Director and is a key partner to the Portfolio Chief Engineers and our Product Teams to conceptualize, architect and present solutions that solve the toughest mission needs. We are seeking candidates with real-world experience in mission management, auto-routing, and mission autonomy. The TCE is a partner with program area leadership and is a key contributor for new business opportunities aligned to the program area growth strategy. Experience capturing new business, working with customers, and supporting proposals enables the TCE to assist in carrying out the Product Line’s new business vision.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in engineering related discipline with 12+ years of experience.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to interface with senior internal and external personnel on significant matters, often requiring coordination between organizations
- Demonstrated strong technical writing skills
- Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills which facilitate working with others in a team environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience developing proposals, ECPs, and whitepapers focused on new business.
- Experience with gen AI tools and concepts, such as LLMs, RAG, MCP and skills
- Experience with commercial product management practices
- Experience with customer/stakeholder engagement, communication, management, relationship building, and customer satisfaction
- Experience with Model Based System Engineering or other mature System/Software design processes
- Ability to coordinate, schedule and lead user engagement activities across multiple DoD and IC organizations with minimal oversight and direction
- Exceptional verbal, writing and listening skills: Ability to communicate complex technical solutions across the development and customer environments
- Self-motivator, able to identify gaps and fill business needs
- Willing to travel (up to 20%)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743

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.