T-6A ARP Principle Systems Engineer

**Job Description**

The Principal Systems Engineer role will provide essential Digital and Systems Engineering leadership, systems architecture expertise, and oversite for the T-6A Avionics Replacement Program (ARP). This position will oversee digital and systems engineering activities in support of the primary flight and secondary avionics architecture upgrades for a fleet of 440 T-6A Texan II aircraft. As the U.S. Air Force s primary flight trainer, the T-6A is critical to developing basic flying skills for Joint Primary Pilot Training students across the Air Force and Navy. This position provides a high-visibility and rewarding opportunity to support the modernization of the Air Force s primary trainer aircraft fleet.

This role will leverage Systems Modeling Language (SysML) to develop, refine, and integrate architecture artifacts within a comprehensive Digital System Model (DSM). To ensure modeling quality and consistency, the role is responsible for designing, implementing and enforcing a SysML style guide that promotes rigorous traceability across all activities. Additionally, the position will lead requirements development and analysis, overseeing the delivery of Technical Data Packages and system engineering artifacts to manage integration throughout the system lifecycle and foster full alignment with program and customer objectives. The role requires frequent interaction with the Prime Contractor, Government customers, and multiple internal functional areas. Successful candidates can balance complex technical objectives with programmatic and business considerations, ensuring alignment with overall mission and contractual goals.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

Candidates must possess extensive experience in digital engineering and demonstrate proven architectural leadership in developing comprehensive SysML-based models that encompass both complex hardware and software systems.

This experience should reflect an understanding of the full systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development, functional and physical architecture definition, interface management, verification, and validation.

+ Bachelor s degree in engineering or a related discipline in systems engineering with 6 years of direct experience

+ Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements analysis, functional and physical system architecture design, and interface definition.

+ Experience with digital engineering and architectural leadership of SysML-based modelling efforts

+ Hands-on experience with Cameo Systems Modeler and MagicDraw.

+ Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams in a collaborative environment.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Experience with aircraft or avionics systems.

+ Familiarity with the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process

+ Certification in systems engineering, such as CSEP or OCSMP-MBF

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

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.

**T-6A ARP Principle Systems Engineer**

**126603BR**

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