Principal Solutions Architect with Security Clearance

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company. Our mission is ambitious yet clear: improving the future and protecting lives. We deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, alongside advanced electronics, security, and information technology solutions.

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Chief Systems Architect to build customer-focused solutions within a multi-disciplinary team. Operating in an agile, fast-paced development environment, you will serve as the Subject Matter Expert for hardware and software architectures used in integrated sensing solutions. These solutions encompass radar, electromagnetic warfare, communications, telemetry, electro-optical, and flight termination systems.

In this role, you will define and communicate a shared architectural vision for next-generation products and services, owning the technical solutions for future business. You will enable the Continuous Delivery Pipeline through design guidelines and investment advocacy while actively participating in business-winning strategy development. This involves collaborating with Strategic Systems Business Units, Capture teams, and Functional personnel to achieve overall business goals.

Your day-to-day will involve preparing technical briefs and presentations for senior leadership and external customers, as well as contributing to white papers, RFI responses, and proposals. You will leverage partnerships with internal and external technical capability providers to bring effective solutions to Sensor and Electronics Solutions customers. Additionally, you will provide technical guidance to senior leadership, program management, and engineers, ensuring architectural consistency across the organization.

This position requires 25% travel to domestic and international locations, primarily to support customer engagement and product demonstrations. Due to the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the inherent demands of the role, this position is performed on a full-time onsite basis at a BAE Systems facility.

Hiring Process

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BAE Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.