Eng Sr Prin II - Sys

BAE Systems • Austin, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer to serve as the primary technical lead for an Electro-Optical/Infrared (EOIR) sensor program. This is a critical "hybrid" leadership role requiring a candidate who can execute the full SEIT (Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test) lifecycle while simultaneously serving as the IV&V (Independent Verification and Validation) Lead. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the EOIR system meets all mission-critical performance requirements through rigorous architectural oversight, integration strategy, and an uncompromising validation and verification framework.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of Systems Engineering experience, with at least 5 years specifically focused on EOIR/Optical systems.
• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading SEIT and IV&V efforts on a major defense or aerospace program.
• Tool Proficiency: Expert-level experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama) and systems modeling (e.g., MagicDraw, Cameo/SysML).
• Technical Writing: Ability to author high-level technical specifications and executive-level verification summaries.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. preferred.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-461 (EMI/EMC) and MIL-STD-810 (Environmental Testing).
• Experience with target acquisition algorithms and automated test equipment (ATE).
• Active [Insert Level] Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• SEIT Leadership (Systems Engineering, Integration & Test) Lifecycle Management: Lead the SEIT process from conceptual design and requirement decomposition through to final system acceptance and fielding.
• Integration Strategy: Develop and execute complex integration plans for EOIR payloads, ensuring seamless interfacing with platforms (e.g., aircraft, maritime or ground) and C2 systems.
• Technical Oversight: Lead Trade Studies, Interface Control Document (ICD) development, and System Requirements Reviews (SRRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
• Risk Management: Identify technical risks early in the design phase and implement mitigation strategies to prevent schedule slips or performance gaps.
• IV&V Leadership (Independent Verification & Validation) V&V Framework: Establish the IV&V plan, defining the boundary between internal developer testing and independent validation.
• Test Strategy: Lead the development of Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports (TPTRs) for EOIR-specific metrics (e.g., MTF, NETD, boresight alignment, tracking accuracy).
• Compliance: Ensure all system requirements are traceable via a Requirement Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM).
• Audit & Assurance: Act as the final technical authority to certify that the system is "mission-ready" and meets the end-user’s operational needs.
• EOIR Domain Expertise: Apply deep knowledge of optical physics, active optical systems, infrared focal plane arrays (FPAs), lens assemblies, and image processing algorithms.
• Oversee the calibration and alignment processes for multi-spectral sensor suites.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams to optimize sensor performance and latency.

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