Senior Systems Engineer - EO/IR Development Programs

Job Description

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BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer who possess a skilled Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) background to support our SureStrike EOIR development programs, a portfolio of Semi-Active Laser (SAL), Imaging Infrared (IIR), and multi-modal seeker solutions. As a senior-level contributor, you will be directly responsible for deeply impactful technical contributions to next generation military autonomy; collaborate with a distributed and highly-skilled development team; as well as influence customer engagement and relationship management. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in efforts across the full-spectrum of technology maturation ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD R&D prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems a wealth of opportunity to expand technical breadth and depth for anyone along a technical and/or Chief Engineering career path.

This role will be staffed in Huntsville, AL. In Huntsville, our Engineering team is working in a recently opened state-of-the-art facility and operating in a unique environment where we have the power and resources of BAE Systems behind us while working in a dynamic and flexible model. At BAE Systems, we are looking for team players who have demonstrated experience working successfully in a Technical Team Lead setting.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working primarily onsite with some remote potential. Travel is estimated at 10% or less, namely to support SureStrike program test event milestones.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science and a minimum of 6 years' experience

• Must be eligible to obtain Secret clearance

• Must have demonstrated experience as a Systems Engineer

• Direct experience in two or more EOIR technology engineering activities to include analysis, hardware/software design, prototyping, integration, test, and/or verification

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced EOIR domain theoretical knowledge, with balanced understanding of practical SAL and/or IIR hardware and software architectures and tactical implementation

• Experience with EO/IR sensor architecture development, requirements derivation, and trade studies

• Familiarity with ATA/ATR algorithms

• Skilled in developing and using analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python, VBA, C/C on Windows and/or Linux

• Comfortable in a lab setting working with a combination of both hardware and software

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Senior Systems Engineer - EO/IR Development Programs

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