Eng Sr Prin II - Sys
About The Position
BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems is seeking an experienced Mission Modeling and Simulation Software Architect to lead the architecture and development of an advanced, end-to-end mission data simulation capability. The role combines physics-based modeling and simulation, mission engineering, and software architecture to generate realistic simulated mission data across physical signal phenomenology, sensor signal-chain propagation, on-board processing, spacecraft interactions, and downstream mission products. The successful candidate will collaborate with mission systems, payload, modeling and simulation, and software teams to define the complete simulation architecture and guide its implementation. This position is part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit, whose cross-functional teams support delivery of high-impact technologies for customer missions. The position requires regular on-site work five days each normally scheduled week. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or a remote research environment. Occasional work in production areas may require protective equipment and gear, and access to other facilities may involve various weather conditions. The position typically requires a bachelor's degree and 10 years of work experience or equivalent experience. A minimum $30,000 sign-on bonus is being offered for external hires. The role may be eligible for short-term incentive compensation, subject to business performance and management recommendations. Multiple positions may be available.
Requirements
- A BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field, plus 10 or more years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education; each higher-level degree, such as a master's or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. The degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or U.S. Department of Education.
- Current, active TS/SCI security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.
- Experience developing or architecting modeling and simulation software representing physical systems, signals, sensors, or other physical phenomenology.
- A solid foundation in physics, engineering, or applied mathematics, with ability to understand physical system behavior and translate it into computational models and software.
- Experience architecting substantial modeling and simulation frameworks for integrated simulation environments involving multiple models, data sources, and software components.
- Experience with scientific or engineering software development using languages and tools such as Python, C++, C, MATLAB, or equivalent.
- Experience translating mission and system requirements into model behaviors, software functions, interfaces, data flows, and software architectures.
- Demonstrated ability to determine appropriate modeling fidelity, identify key physical and architectural drivers, perform technical trades, and solve complex multidisciplinary problems.
- Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to work effectively across physics, engineering, systems, modeling and simulation, and software development teams.
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to document architectural decisions and clearly communicate complex physical and software concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Experience modeling signal phenomenology associated with the electromagnetic spectrum, such as radio frequency, electro-optical, infrared, radar, communications, or related sensing applications.
- 10–15 years of experience with RF sensing and mission architecture for the intelligence community.
- Solid foundation in physics and engineering combined with hands-on modeling, simulation, and software architecture experience.
- Current, active TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for the architecture and development of complex mission modeling and simulation software.
- Define end-to-end architecture for realistic mission data generation, spanning physical source phenomenology, signal propagation, sensor and front-end response, on-board processing, telemetry and commanding, and downstream data products.
- Translate physical phenomenology, mission concepts, system behaviors, and operational use cases into implementable simulation models, software components, interfaces, and data flows.
- Evaluate and integrate existing physics-based models, mission analysis tools, data sources, and simulation capabilities, and identify where new models or software development are needed.
- Define and mature parameterized and performance-based models representing physical systems, sensor behavior, and mission processing at appropriate levels of fidelity.
- Lead architectural trades involving model fidelity, physical realism, computational performance, complexity, extensibility, and program objectives.
- Define approaches for synchronizing simulated mission data with representative telemetry, tasking, commanding, timing, and mission-state information.
- Define software interfaces and representative mission data products, including formats compliant with interface control documents and integrated playback data sets for system integration and downstream processor testing.
- Develop and maintain architecture and design documentation describing simulation models, software structure, interfaces, data flows, assumptions, and key technical decisions.
- Provide technical direction to software developers implementing the simulation and work with physics, payload, mission systems, and modeling and simulation subject matter experts throughout development.
- Support software integration, verification, validation, and test planning, and resolve technical issues as the simulation architecture is implemented.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations and support program gates, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and system verification and sell-off.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company.
- Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- Minimum $30,000 sign-on bonus for external hires.
- May be eligible to participate in a short-term incentive compensation plan, subject to business performance and management recommendations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
