Engineer Principal – Operational Engineering & Planning
BAE Systems
Broomfield, CO · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Become part of our team as an Engineer Principal – Operational Engineering & Planning, leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver advanced manufacturing and test operations. Drive process improvements and support strategic projects in spacecraft assembly. Ideal for experienced engineers with a strong technical background and leadership skills.