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Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Radar

BAE Systems

Huntsville, ALFull-time$121–205K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$121–205K/yr
Location
Huntsville, AL
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Huntsville-based Senior Principal Radar Systems Engineer for RF seeker development in its Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions product line. The engineer will contribute to an integrated product team and next-generation military autonomy, with work spanning technology maturation from research and prototypes through production. The ideal candidate brings experience across multiple radar engineering activities and understands lab prototyping and evaluation; software and firmware development are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Radar Engineering ActivitiesLab PrototypingLab EvaluationCPU ProgrammingFPGA ProgrammingCC++VHDLSensor Architecture VerificationWeapons Systems DesignMissile Systems DesignWeapons Systems Performance Analysis

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field5+ Years Applicable ExperienceSecret ClearanceEligible for Top Secret ClearanceAdvanced Engineering or Equivalent DegreeHardware and Software Sensor Architecture Review

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for a Radar Engineer for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line specializing in RF Seeker development programs.

See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us.

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Huntsville, AL-based Senior Principal level Radar Systems Engineer to join a growing team developing cutting-edge seeker solutions. You will serve as a technical contributor on our integrated product team in the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line. As a senior-level contributor, you will be responsible for deeply impactful contributions to next generation military autonomy. Members on this development team drive collaborative value creation that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions. 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. You will work with other engineering staff & team leaders to grow our knowledge and capabilities through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile retrospectives and product/process improvements in Radar seeker technology.

The ideal candidate will have a balanced experience mix covering analysis, design, prototyping, integration, test, and/or verification relevant to RF/Radar systems. Additionally, the candidate must also understand lab environment prototyping and evaluation concepts and approaches. Finally, the preferred candidate will have mixed skills in software and firmware development.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience

  • Must hold a Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain Top Secret clearance

  • Experienced in two or more Radar-relevant engineering activities to include analysis, design, prototyping, integration, test, and/or verification

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Advanced (MS or higher) degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent

  • Possess skills in a combination of CPU and/or FPGA programming using C, C , and VHDL

  • Experience with reviewing, characterizing, and/or verifying both hardware and software sensor architectures

  • Familiarity in weapons systems design, missile systems design, or weapons systems performance analysis

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.

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