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 delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces. Our mission is ambitious yet clear: improving the future and protecting lives. We defend national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence 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 as part of a multi-disciplinary team in an agile, fast-paced development environment. As the Subject Matter Expert for hardware and software architectures used in integrated sensing solutions, you will serve as the technical anchor for 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 continuous delivery through design guidelines and investment advocacy while actively participating in business-winning strategy development. This involves collaborating with Strategic Systems Business Units, Air & Space Force Business Areas, and capture personnel to achieve overall business goals.

Your day-to-day will involve preparing technical briefs and presentations for senior leadership and external customers, reviewing proposals and white papers, and providing technical guidance to program management and engineers. You will leverage BAE Systems partnerships with internal and external technical capability providers to bring effective solutions to existing and future Sensor and Electronics Solutions customers. This position requires 25% travel to domestic and international locations primarily for customer engagement and product demonstrations. Due to the need for consistent in-person collaboration, this role 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. Interested candidates should apply through the official BAE Systems career portal.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BAE Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute to our mission of protecting lives.