Real-Time Mission Management & Autonomy – Technical Chief Engineer
BAE Systems
Burlington, MA · Posted October 23, 2026
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November 2026
- #7Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in New England13% · of 15
- #7Best all-round cities for remote workers in New England52 / 100 · of 11
- #8Best cities for pay after cost of living in New England$140k · of 11
- #8Best cities for pay after cost of living in Massachusetts$140k · of 9
- #8Best all-round cities for AI careers in New England27 / 100 · of 11
- #9Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in New England46 / 100 · of 11
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About the job
We are looking for a Technical Chief Engineer to lead the design and implementation of mission management and autonomy solutions for advanced electronics. This role partners with senior leaders to deliver mission-critical technology, requiring significant experience in mission management and autonomy.