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BAE Systems · Sterling, VA

Engineering Lead

Sterling, Virginia, United StatesFull-timeManager or leadOperations

Listed on BAE Systems’s official careers site. Posted October 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of War, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of War, the Intelligence Community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. We are looking for an Engineering Lead to ensure the rigor and system integrity for a technical program within our IC customer space.

As the Engineering Lead, you will: Have the senior technical authority for overall systems architecture and technical strategy. Work directly with customers, mission partners and internal staff in order to solve mission challenges. Maintain engineering standard and leadership across all program efforts. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelors' degree in a technical, computer science, engineering or cybersecurity field 8+ years of relevant program technical experience, 5+ of which should be within the Intel Community CISSP, CISM, CCISO, GCDS, Sec+, CYSA or equivalent certification.

Experience with customer and mission partners Excellent organizational and follow through skills. Strong technical strategy Detail oriented with problem-solving skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Advanced degree in an Engineering or a Technical field ITIL, COBIT, Agile, or ISO certification Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743 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, Inc. 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. 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. 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.

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