Principal Engineer - Signal and Image Processing
About The Position
BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems is seeking scientists and engineers skilled in signal and image processing, detection, and tracking across image, RF/radar, and multi- or hyperspectral phenomenologies. The role supports customers on-site at NASIC and AFRL and from the Fairborn office for customers nationwide by developing algorithms, performing analysis, and conducting trade studies. It is focused on developing the next generation of technical leadership within BAE Systems SMS. The position is part of the Engineering, Science and Analysis Strategic Capabilities Unit, whose technical talent and organizational leadership support delivery of high-impact technologies. The role provides technical leadership across projects and customers, guides major project completion, and collaborates in an R&D team environment. This is an on-site position requiring in-person work five days each normally scheduled week at the primary work location. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other 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 access to other facilities may involve varying weather conditions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a related technical field, plus at least 6 years of related experience. Each higher-level degree, such as a master's degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience; related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Degree must be from a university, college, or school accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the U.S. Department of Education.
- Knowledge of signal and image processing.
- Willingness and eligibility to be submitted for applicable security clearance or access, depending on program requirements, after accepting an offer, and ability to maintain it.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive knowledge of image and signal processing.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Implement signal processing techniques for spatial and/or temporal signals from advanced sensors, such as radar, non-literal video, and literal imaging.
- Lead trade studies using tools such as AFSIM or other government-off-the-shelf and commercial-off-the-shelf tools.
- Perform intelligence analysis.
- Create automated processing based on customer needs and project requirements.
- Validate work against real and simulated data and correct for non-ideal data artifacts.
- Guide completion of major projects.
- Provide technical strategies connecting multiple projects and customers.
- Represent the team to customers and organizations across BAE Systems as the main point of contact.
- Provide technical leadership to project teams.
- Lead preparation of presentations and documents.
- Contribute to staffing and resource planning.
- Ensure completion of project milestones.
- Develop novel algorithms based on customer needs, project requirements, journal article descriptions, and team brainstorming.
- Analyze algorithm performance and communicate performance metrics to peers, task leads, and customers.
- Document research in technical reports, algorithm description documents, and briefings.
- Collaborate in an R&D team environment.
- Develop, optimize, test, evaluate, and integrate scientific algorithms using high-level computing languages, typically Python or MATLAB.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships across 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
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
- Employee recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
