Eng Sr Prin - Sys
About The Position
BAE Systems' Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong embedded systems and algorithms background to lead Automatic Target Acquisition (ATA) and Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) development and demonstrations for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS), SureStrike™ Product Line. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. BAE Systems is seeking a Huntsville, AL-based Systems Engineer to join a growing team developing cutting-edge capabilities in multimodal/multifunction seekers. You will serve as a technical lead within the SureStrike™ product team focused on ATA and ATR algorithm maturity, implementation, and demonstration. As a senior-level contributor, you will be directly responsible for deeply impactful technical contributions to next generation military autonomy; collaborate with a distributed and highly-skilled development team; as well as lead customer engagement and relationship management. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in efforts across the full-spectrum of technology maturation ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD R&D prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems – a wealth of opportunity to expand technical breadth and depth for anyone along a technical and/or Chief Engineering career path. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years' experience
- Must hold a Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain Top Secret clearance
- Experienced in sensor algorithm development and operational deployment
- Possess a balanced experience mix in signal/image processing, target tracking, data fusion, embedded systems, and simulation
- Excellent communication and briefing skills
- Experienced in developing tactically relevant AI/ML solutions
Nice To Haves
- Advanced (MS or higher) degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent
- Experience with sensor architecture development, requirements derivation, and trade studies
- Knowledge of imaging sensor modalities
- Demonstrated experience developing ATA/ATR algorithms
Responsibilities
- Lead Automatic Target Acquisition (ATA) and Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) development and demonstrations
- Serve as a technical lead within the SureStrike™ product team focused on ATA and ATR algorithm maturity, implementation, and demonstration
- Directly responsible for deeply impactful technical contributions to next generation military autonomy
- Collaborate with a distributed and highly-skilled development team
- Lead customer engagement and relationship management
- Participate in efforts across the full-spectrum of technology maturation ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD R&D prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- every other Friday Off
- Flextime
- Telecommuting
- employee assistance program
- legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental leave
- military leave
- bereavement leave
- any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
