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Dir I- Programs

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$153K - $260K/yr

BAE Systems is seeking a strategic and highly technical leader to serve as Director of Modeling and Simulations in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is responsible for technical direction, operational ...

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Engineering Assistant V

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$69K - $110K/yr

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems 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 ...

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Dir I- Technical

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$153K - $260K/yr

BAE Systems Countermeasures & Electromagnetic Attack (CEMA) Solutions business area in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Missile Warning System (MWS) Portfolio Chief Engineer (CE) to join our Engineering ...

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ATN GMP Wrhse/Shop Mat Handl

Anniston, AL · On-site

$21K/yr

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 ...

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Eng Sr Prin II - SW

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

Come build your career with BAE Systems. Do you want to join a team that designs and writes software that really matters? Do you want to contribute to bringing America's warfighters home safely? Do ...

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Mgr II- Eng Mod & Sim

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

BAE Systems is seeking a Modeling and Simulations (M&S) Specialist to support our government customer in a mission critical role related to physics-based modeling and simulations. The M&S Specialist ...

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Welder II ($29.80)

Anniston, AL

$17 - $22.25/hr

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA ...

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Eng Prin - SW

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$107K - $182K/yr

Come build your career with BAE Systems. Do you want to join a team that designs and writes software that really matters? Do you want to contribute to bringing America's warfighters home safely? Do ...

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Welder - Hiring Now

Anniston, AL · On-site

$29.80/hr

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA ...

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Eng Sr Prin II - Elec

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$136K - $231K/yr

Come build your career with BAE Systems. Within our growing Hardware Engineering community, you'll have opportunity to work the technology focused programs within our Precision Strike (PS) business.

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Program Cntrl Anst II

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$61K - $104K/yr

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Program Finance (Program Control) Analyst to join the Market Expansion product area under the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line within ...

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Eng II

Anniston, AL · On-site

$64K - $110K/yr

BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our Anniston, Alabama facility. This position will report onsite ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for bae system in Alabama is $88,882.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,000.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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At BAE Systems, you can pursue a variety of roles including engineering, manufacturing, cybersecurity, project management, and technical support. The company offers positions requiring specialized skills, security clearances, and often involves working on defense and aerospace projects in a collaborative environment.

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Dir I- Programs

BAE Systems

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$153K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 150 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description


BAE Systems is seeking a strategic and highly technical leader to serve as Director of Modeling and Simulations in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is responsible for technical direction, operational outcomes, and financial oversight of a high-impact program portfolio with annual P&L responsibility between $10M and $15M. The Director will lead a team of approximately 20 senior engineers to strategically align Modeling and Simulation (M&S) capabilities with broader business unit objectives, specifically driving growth and technical excellence within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Navy, and International market.
The successful candidate will act as a primary technical liaison, interfacing with Senior Vice Presidents and executive leadership to ensure the successful execution of critical programs.
Required Skills and Education
Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Technical Governance: Establish and oversee the standards, tools, and governance frameworks required to capture, model, and deliver complex enterprise data. You will define the technical roadmap and technology stack, ensuring that M&S capabilities are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term corporate goals.
  • Operational Leadership & P&L Management: Direct the execution of multiple concurrent programs and tasks, managing budgets and resource allocation to ensure profitability and on-time delivery. You will be accountable for the financial and technical posture of your portfolio, where decisions will have an extended impact on work processes and organizational outcomes.
  • Market Expansion & Business Development: Partner with business leaders to identify and capture new opportunities within the MDA market. You will translate complex engineering capabilities into strategic business value, leveraging a deep understanding of Ballistic Missile Defense architectures to differentiate BAE Systems' offerings.
  • Enterprise Architecture Optimization: Lead the development of high-level data models and conceptual sub-architectures. You will optimize information flow across the enterprise by reducing redundancy and ensuring accessibility within strict security boundaries.
  • Executive Liaison & Representation: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert consultant to top management on long-range planning and act as a prime external spokesperson for the organization. You will lead high-level briefings for senior customer representatives and internal stakeholders regarding operational decisions, contractual clarifications, and advanced technical strategies.
Required Qualifications
  • Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Education: Master of Science in Engineering (Required).
  • Experience:
    • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Systems Performance Modeling, and Ballistic Missile Defense Architectures.
    • At least 5 years of proven experience in business development, specifically within the defense sector.
    • Demonstrated experience scaling technical capabilities from conceptual design through operational deployment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of digital engineering implementation, including the integration of physics-based modeling with digital twins and simulation pipelines.
  • Leadership: Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams of senior engineers and overseeing significant P&L portfolios.

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.
Preferred Skills and Education
Preferred Education, Experience, Skills
  • Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams of senior engineers and overseeing P&L portfolios of at least $10M.
  • Professional Certifications:
    • INCoP (Integrated Product Team Lead) or PMP (Project Management Professional).
    • OCMP (OMG Certified Model driven Architecture Professional) or similar MBSE certifications.
    • DAU (Defense Acquisition University) Level II or III certification in Engineering or Program Management.
  • Strategic Leadership: 8+ years of experience, with at least 5 years in a formal leadership role managing multi-disciplinary teams of senior engineers.
  • P&L Ownership: Proven experience managing a budget/portfolio of $5M+ where they were accountable for financial performance, variance analysis, and resource optimization.
  • MDA Ecosystem Expertise: Direct experience navigating the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) landscape, including a deep understanding of the Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) architecture and the specific technical challenges of the SSP, Aviation, or AEGIS programs.
  • Digital Transformation: A documented history of transitioning a program from traditional document-based systems engineering to a Digital Engineering (DE) or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.
  • Business Development: Experience leading the technical volume of winning proposals (Capture Management) for high-value government contracts.
  • Technical Mastery (Solution Architecture):
    • MBSE Toolsets: Expert proficiency in Cameo Systems Modeler, MagicDraw, or Sparx Enterprise Architect.
    • Digital Twin Integration: Ability to architect the integration of high-fidelity physics-based simulations with system-level behavioral models.
    • Data Governance: Expertise in developing enterprise data schemas and ontology standards that allow for interoperability across disparate defense programs.
    • Security Architecture: Knowledge of implementing secure data exchange within classified environments (SIPR/JWICS).
  • Executive Leadership:
    • Executive Communication: The ability to "translate" deep technical complexity into strategic business risks and opportunities for SVPs and Government Executives.
    • Strategic Planning: Ability to develop 3-to-5-year technical roadmaps that align with corporate growth targets.
    • Conflict Resolution & Negotiation: Advanced skills in negotiating technical baselines and Statement of Work (SOW) boundaries with government customers to prevent scope creep.
    • Mentorship: A proven ability to develop senior engineers into future technical leaders.

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