Eng Sr Prin - Sys

BAE Systems • Merrimack, NH

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team of innovators and shape the future of technology with us. We're on the hunt for curious and driven individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about harnessing the power of optical sensing technology to drive meaningful operational impact for our country's warfighters. If you're a creative problem-solver, a lifelong learner, and a team player who is always looking for ways to improve and innovate, we'd love to meet you. Our ideal candidate is someone who is proactive, adaptable, and excited about tackling new challenges head-on. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, if you're eager to learn, grow, and make a real difference, we want to hear from you. Cutting-Edge Research and Development Team in FAST Labs The BAE Systems' FAST Labs team conducts research and development in the following areas to create advanced electronic solutions for the U.S. military. These areas include Advanced Electronics, Autonomy, Sensors & Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, Cyber Operations & Defense. We foster a "what's next" mentality, driving the creation of cutting-edge solutions that address the defense industry's most pressing challenges. Our goal is to deliver game-changing capabilities that enhance situational awareness, accelerate decision-making, and improve operational efficiencies. By pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we're able to provide our warfighters with the strategic advantage they need to succeed. This critical work is core to our mission and reflects our unwavering commitment to "Protect Those Who Protect Us®”.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
• 6+ years of professional experience in optics, lasers, precision pointing, optical lens systems, or imaging systems
• Advanced-level experience with design of optical systems for EO/IR applications
• Advanced-level experience with collecting, analyzing, and documenting EO/IR system requirements
• Experience in allocating and defining optical sub-system requirements from system-level specifications
• Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
• Proficient with MATLAB and/or Python
• Advanced problem solving and debugging skills

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Master's Degree or PhD in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
• Experience integrating and testing hardware and optical components in a laboratory environments
• Experience integrating and testing EO/IR systems in operationally relevant environments
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering methodologies and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.
• Experience in a rapid prototype environment
• Demonstrated success in System Engineering, Integration, and Test leadership roles
• Understanding of military operations and application of RF, cyber, and EW capabilities in these environments to enable mission success
• Experience participating and leading documentation and communication efforts with multi-disciplinary teams to develop data-driven designs, results, reports, and presentations

Responsibilities

• Lead EO/IR system architecture and design development: Lead efforts to architect, design, and document early lifecycle EO/IR systems and associated capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder through EO/IR system development and integration challenges.
• Operate with tailored system engineering processes: Use dynamic, agile engineering methods and approaches that align with system cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Lead product integration and verification efforts: Actively lead product integration and verification efforts, including development of methods and strategies to apply across the entire system design.
• Lead test campaigns: Lead test campaign efforts to demonstrate developed capabilities and provide operational value in relevant environments.
• Transitioning technology for productization: Work internally across BAE's Electronic Sector Business Areas to transition technology for productization.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior