--- title: Senior Principal Model Based Systems Engineer description: BAE Systems is hiring for the Senior Principal Model Based Systems Engineer role in Nashua, NH. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-principal-model-based-systems-engineer-at-bae-systems-01a0e84e-3db5-736e-ad8e-c23f4359e00f date: 2026-11-14T01:26:14Z og_description: Join BAE Systems as Senior Principal Model Based Systems Engineer in Nashua, NH. Pays $133K–$226K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/fc6oe1.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Totowa, NJ | | **Salary** | $133K/yr - $226K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** BAE Systems sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for BAE Systems. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $115,000 – $174,000 a year (median $142,000). ## Description **Job Description** Shape the Future of Engineering at BAE Systems See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced software and electronics – from developing world-class autonomous mission management capabilities to advanced data analytics to support the warfighters and the intelligence community. 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. Imagine being at the forefront of a seismic shift in the way engineering is done. BAE Systems' Model Based Engineering Capability Group (MBE CG) is on a mission to transform the industry with cutting-edge Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices. We're seeking a visionary MBSE expert to join our team and help propel this revolution forward. As a key player in our MBE CG, you'll be responsible for championing the implementation of Agile-MBSE best practices, empowering programs across the ES Sector with the latest MBSE training and providing technical guidance on model development and process implementation. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving our transition to a Digital Enterprise (DE), where virtual and cloud-based networks are redefining the boundaries of traditional engineering. This role’s responsibilities will require you: - Utilize your knowledge of MBSE processes, practices, tools, and related modeling languages and frameworks (e.g. SysML, UML, UAF) to solve complex technical problems - Guide a program in their total MBSE development activities - Collaborate with project teams and leadership to contribute to the development of MBSE training materials and company best practices Join our team of trailblazers and help shape the future of engineering at BAE Systems. If you have a strong passion for MBSE and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** - Active Secret Security Clearance - Bachelor's Degree in STEM field and 8+ years experience in Systems Engineering or Masters Degree in STEM field and 6+ years experience in Systems Engineering. - 4+ years of experience building models and developing modeling strategies using MBSE methodologies, tools, and best practices - Strong technical skills in MBSE, including: - Experience with MagicDraw/Cameo and associated plug-ins - Proficiency in UML, SysML, and other relevant modeling languages and frameworks - Ability to create specialized searches, and analyze problems through MBSE models - Excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements - Ability to contribute to the development of MBSE training materials, best practices, and processes, and guide programs in their total MBSE development activities. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** - Experience in developing / supporting digital engineering solutions and technologies - Directly built 4+ full scale models including parametric functions and simulation execution - Experience in Agile software development methodologies and task management tools (e.g. Jira) - Experienced in Modeling, Simulation, Visualization and Analysis (MSVA) - Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) - Familiar with Government Reference Architectures (GRAs) - Experience supporting all phases of the engineering product development lifecycle - Classroom and on-the-job teaching experience - Training material development - EW Experience **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035 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. 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