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,...
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,...