Senior Principal Systems - Agile Project Engineer (Hybrid & Relocation Available)
BAE Systems
Cedar Rapids, IA · Posted October 30, 2026
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Where Cedar Rapids, IA ranks
Where Cedar Rapids, IA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #2Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Midwest25% · of 67
- #6Cities with the most hybrid jobs25% · of 100
- #6Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest181 openings · of 59
- #13Best cities for entry-level jobs that want AI skills in the Midwest4% · of 52
- #16Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Midwest1.1% · of 67
- #23Best cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest52% · of 66
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among engineers, all other is little observed so far. Measured exposure for engineers, all other: 7% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
BAE Systems has filed 2 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 174 workers, most recently March 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
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About the job
Take on the role of Senior Principal Systems - Agile Project Engineer, leading agile execution for multiple scrum teams in a government-funded environment. Drive operational health, manage program compliance, and coach teams to deliver complex systems. Ideal for experienced professionals with a strong background in agile project management and government program delivery.