Engineer – System Verification and Validation

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an Entry-Level Verification and Validation (V&V) Systems Engineer to support our work as the prime contractor for a high‑visibility U.S. Navy weapon system program. The ideal candidate thrives in a multidisciplinary engineering environment, communicates effectively, and collaborates proactively across organizational boundaries. We are looking for an engaging, team‑oriented problem‑solver who can operate with initiative and adapt quickly within a dynamic program landscape.

In this role, the engineer will work closely with multiple engineering teams supporting the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) office. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting refinement of the program’s verification strategy and approach
• Conducting verification activities using system requirements, verification methods, and producing design compliance reports
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of the Requirements Verification and Traceability Matrix (RVTM)
• Performing data analysis and collaborating with teams to support verification and validation of system requirements
• Conducting impact and traceability assessments and recommending corrective actions
• Preparing technical documentation, presentations, data packages, and white papers
• Participating in IPTs, working groups, and communities of practice
• Attending customer staff meetings
• Supporting execution of the Systems Engineering Verification process, including technical reviews

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Up to 4 years of relevant work experience
• Experience defining a verification process for a new program
• Experience within the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) environment
• INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

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

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.