Payload CONOPS Engineer Principal

BAE Systems • Boulder, CO • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role

**Job Description**

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

**What You ll Do:**

+ Manage Payload CONOPS and Operations requirements over the program lifecycle including requirement elicitation from mission CONOPS, definition, analysis, allocation, verification and validation.
+ Guide payload subsystem development with a focus on supporting the mission CONOPS, subsystem interfaces, and timelines.
+ Gather needs and input from stakeholders, and translate them into payload constraints, operating procedures, and command sequences.
+ Identify payload and subsystem interfaces. Work with technical experts to ensure proper documentation,...