Systems Platform Engineer Sr

BAE Systems

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Merrimack, New Hampshire

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PERMANENT

REMOTE/WORK

FROM HOME

Updated 09/06/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Business area provides actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas to the stars. Space Systems is a premier provider of advanced high-reliability space electronics and mission systems. Our products have enabled a wide variety of civil, commercial, and national security space missions for over 25 years. We're leading the way with the development of advanced processing solutions, RF and optical payloads, and cross-domain solutions that enable our customers to deliver mission capability that was previously not achievable.

As a Senior Systems Engineer in the Space System Product line, your responsibilities will including working with ISSE and IT engineers supporting System Administration and IT activities on classified cloud processing assets and mission unique equipment.

Tasks may include:

Performing technical tasks as part of the Information Technology (IT) / Platform team supporting Sys Admin, IT configuration and system security compliance of classified processing assets.

Resolving system configuration and security patching vulnerability issues, in coordination with the lead ISSE and IT engineer.

Managing system configuration changes and accurately assessing the impact of system and security configuration modifications upon operational system performance, security posture and compliance.

Performing platform installations and configurations of all development and delivered systems

This position is based out of our Merrimack NH facilities in the Northeast.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100 of the time.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline and 4+ years' experience

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment

System administration experience with Linux Operating Systems

Virtual computing environment and Cloud Computing knowledge or experience

Experience with Agile Methodologies and Tools

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Motivated self-starter with good problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability

Experience in a DoD or related ISSO or equivalent role maintaining a system security posture

Experience with DISA STIGs and/or IAVA compliance hardening and patching

Experience with Ansible and Puppet IT automation tools

Technical documentation development

Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment

Strong oral and written communications skills including Technical documentation development

Experience with static and dynamic code analyzers

Ability to assist with other traditional systems engineering tasks such as CONOPS, requirements, and system level testing

Planning and organization skills; Attention to detail; possessing a drive for continuous improvement and product ownership

Experience understanding of the System Engineering lifecycle and processes.

Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification within 1 month of hire

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$89650 - $152460

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.

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