Principal Controls Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
📍 Kingsport, TN, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

**Job Description**
As part of our Ordnance Systems team, you will be working alongside some of the industry's top talent on the forefront of energetics technology. We are currently hiring a Control Systems Engineer who as part of a team will be responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of the complete system, including PLC/DCS (Distributed Control System) controls, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI s), and associated communication networks for process control and/or monitoring applications. This position works on capital improvement projects and chemical production support at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN.

At BAE Systems, we value our workforce and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer competitive benefits. This position is currently working on-site on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of, be chall...

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Job Details

  • Location Kingsport, TN
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 13, 2026