Scientist Sr Prin
About The Position
BAE Systems FAST Labs Sensor Technologies (ST) develops next-generation lasers, precision optical pointers, advanced seekers, and expendables. The Electro-Optic Sensing Solutions (EOSS) technology area focuses on electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) sensors, lasers, and sensing systems. EOSS is seeking an experienced Scientist / R&D Systems Engineer as a technical individual contributor, with opportunities to grow into a team lead. The role involves developing and demonstrating next-generation EO/IR sensors, systems, and techniques, with projects ranging from initial concept development through full system demonstration in relevant environments. The position is within the Electro-Optic Sensing Technology Group and is based at BAE Systems' Merrimack, New Hampshire facility. It requires virtual and in-person collaboration with customers and staff across BAE Systems ES facilities. Due to the need for in-person collaboration and/or onsite work, the role is performed full-time onsite at a BAE Systems facility.
Requirements
- Typically, a BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Electro-Optics, or equivalent, with 6 or more years of experience working with complex EO/IR systems; or an MS in one of these fields or equivalent, with 4 or more years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain DoW Top Secret / SCI clearance.
- Experience supporting optical, laser, and infrared technology.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams that include mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and systems engineers.
- Ability to work independently and interact effectively with project management to achieve project goals.
- In-depth knowledge of one or more optical system specialties, such as lasers, precision pointing of laser beams, pointing-system design, performance testing of optical components and subsystems, atmospheric correction, or optical communications.
- Expertise in at least one optical application, such as infrared countermeasures, passive detection and tracking, LIDAR, coherent LIDAR, remote sensing, or laser communications.
- Experience implementing systems engineering practices and working knowledge of the DoW product development lifecycle.
- Modeling and simulation expertise in at least one common language, such as MATLAB, Mathcad, Mathematica, Python, or C++.
- Demonstrated history of proposals, project capture, and customer interaction.
Nice To Haves
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Electro-Optics, or equivalent.
- 8 or more years of experience working with complex EO/IR systems.
- Experience working on DoW contracts.
- Experience supporting optical, laser, and infrared technology.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Model, analyze, and test EO/IR systems and components for military and commercial applications.
- Execute and analyze EO/IR laboratory and field experiments.
- Develop and demonstrate advanced algorithms, measurement techniques, and systems prototypes.
- Lead small interdisciplinary teams to meet program technical and schedule goals.
- Develop proposals for novel technologies, algorithms, or systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
