Senior Principal Engineer - Spacecraft Simulator Lead - BAE Systems USA

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for a spacecraft program or portfolio, coordinating with customers, subsystem teams, and program management.
• Architect, develop, and validate high‑fidelity simulators that support design, testing, and operations of spacecraft systems.
• Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Define and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and documentation for simulation tools and processes.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risk to ensure timely delivery of simulation milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft or aerospace simulation development, with a strong background in C++ and Python.
• Proven leadership in cross‑functional teams, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of spacecraft subsystems, mission operations, and simulation validation techniques.
• Experience with simulation frameworks, real‑time systems, and performance optimization.