Sr. Systems Engineer
BAE Systems· Defense & Space· Oct 23, 2026 · 4d ago
Huntsville, Alabama
In office
Full-time
Senior
$88K–$150K
Job description
Job Description The SSE shall plan, direct, and, if necessary, conduct regular, special, and integrated system test programs on virtualization equipment. The SSE shall prepare and conduct special reports and presentations that contain actionable information, which is pertinent to individual site operations. The SSE shall conduct integrated equipment system test. The SSE shall plan, prepare and conduct on the job training to junior as required. The SSE shall coordinate with other field engineers to the benefit of the unit. The SSE shall support the unit with other duties as assigned within the scope of work. The SSE should have a proven ability to protype new solutions to IT challenges and optimize existing systems in light of new technologies that come to market.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Developing tools based on raw engineering work products and parsing of
database structured data.
Leading system/server development projects involving multiple developers,
as well as experience in generating requirements documentation.
Develop processes to validate performance metrics of systems. Use available
COTS/GOTS software as applicable.
Systems/Equipment Installation and Implementation to include installation,
configuration, implementation, and validation of installation of components.
Author and utilize scripting languages, mainly but not limited to PowerShell,
to automate tedious, repetitive, and/or error prone tasks related to installation,
configuration, and management of IT systems and services
Designing of systems via hypervisors and virtualization sub-systems
Support a variety of networking, storage, virtualization, and other components
that may span across multi-generational deployments
Evaluate effectiveness of existing technologies on site, and considering
emerging technologies
Develop cloud (examples: Azure, AWS) infrastructure systems
Develop on premise cloud (examples: Azure, AWS, OpenStack)
infrastructure systems
Add, configure, and manage Roles and Features on Microsoft Server (current
Version)
Configure and monitor systems/servers utilizing Failover Cluster Manager
tools
Configure and monitor systems/servers utilizing Remote Server
Administrative Tools (RSAT), Windows Admin Center and Azure Arc
Minimum Education: Four (4) year college degree in computer engineering, plus five (5) years' experience designing and implementing IT systems in a production environment as detailed above. Or in lieu of education ten (10) plus years of experience designing and implementing IT systems in a production environment. If utilizing in lieu
of education, all experience must be at or above the position level described above. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Microsoft (current Version) Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)
Microsoft’s System Center monitoring components/methods
Mass storage arrays and servers
Dell OpenManage essentials
Windows Server Update Services
Containers
Group Policy Management
SQL Server
Azure Stack
NiFi
Minimum Education: Four (4) year college degree in computer engineering, plus five
(5) years' experience designing and implementing IT systems in a production
environment as detailed above. Or in lieu of education ten (10) plus years of experience
designing and implementing IT systems in a production environment. If utilizing in lieu
of education, all experience must be at or above the position level described above.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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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