Principal Technical Mission Analyst / Architect – Future Capabilities

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">We are seeking a creative technically minded professional to join the future-focused and dynamic StratOps Future Capabilities team. This role is ideal for someone with technical experience in operational or mission analysis, remote sensing analysis, or aerospace product development that wants to expand scope to help shape how BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) positions products, technology, and strategy to meet emerging mission needs.<br><br>As a Technical Mission Analyst/Architect on the Future Capabilities team, you will help understand and translate government missions into architectures and analyses that guide BAE Systems strategy. Your work will directly support strategic planning, early‑phase solution definition, market analysis, and business plans. You’ll operate in a dynamic, exploratory environment where curiosity, technical breadth, and mission understanding matter.<br><br><b>What You’ll Do:</b></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Develop conceptual architectures and mission level solutions approaches aligned to SMS capabilities and strategic priorities.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Conduct or manage operational analysis and mission decomposition to understand how customer missions operate today and where gaps or opportunities exist.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Support strategic initiative teams exploring new markets or strengthening SMS position in existing mission areas.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to support market assessments, customer needs studies, and long-range planning.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Collaborate with IRAD PIs and technical teams to ensure mission insights drive architectural and investment decisions.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Contribute to development of mission threads, modeling inputs, early-stage CONOPS, and architecture trade studies.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Establish and maintain great working relationships across organizational lines throughout BAE Systems.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Perform other duties as necessary.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">On-Site Work Environment: </span></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">This position requires regular in-person engagement by working<b> on-site five days</b> each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.</span></span></span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%"><b>Working Conditions:</b></span></span></span></span></span><br><br> <ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Work is performed in an office environment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 6 or more years related experience.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Strong technical foundation in engineering, physics, math, computer science, or a related technical field.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Ability to synthesize technical, operational, and strategic information into novel system or mission architectures to propose to internal stakeholders, leadership, and customers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Pick up advanced technical topics quickly whether its understanding a new quantum approach to sensing or the latest applications of LLMs to software development.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Excellent communication skills, including presenting technical concepts to mixed audiences.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Comfort working in an exploratory, iterative, and sometimes unstructured environment.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="color:#ffffff;">#LI-SW2</span></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Exposure to or experience with relevant DoW, IC, or other U.S. Government mission areas (e.g., space missions, air missions, remote sensing, electronic warfare, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, missile defense, command control communications, civil science, etc.).</span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:106%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="line-height:106%">Demonstrated ability to perform mission analysis, operational decomposition, or early‑stage architecture work.</span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems, Inc.</b></br>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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.