FAST Labs - Systems Engineer - All Levels

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

1d•$132,962 - $226,035•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring systems engineers at all experience levels to grow our FAST Labs™ team. These positions will be located at our Merrimack, New Hampshire location. FAST Labs is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. We are a fast-paced environment, creating prototype, proof of concept, and low volume product with minimal process and documentation requirements. FAST Labs is an environment where smart people are allowed to run fast. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across ES’s defense and commercial portfolios. We seek to turn groundbreaking research into real-life impact for our customers, as we develop advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, microelectronics, and more. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses and venture firms/accelerators – all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation’s warfighting mission needs. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF or EO/IR projects, collaborating with others to design, develop, and implement innovative mission solutions. Your work will involve leading RF or EO/IR system architecture and design development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, operating with tailored system engineering processes, leading product integration and verification efforts, leading test campaigns, and transitioning technology for productization. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and secure access to sensitive information, this role will be performed full-time on site.

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 systems for RF or EO/IR applications
Advanced-level experience with collecting, analyzing, and documenting RF or 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 RF or optical components in a laboratory environments
Experience integrating and testing RF or 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 RF or EO/IR system architecture and design development: Lead efforts to architect, design, and document early lifecycle RF or EO/IR systems and associated capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder through RF or 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.
Transition technology for productization: Work internally across BAE's Electronic Sector Business Areas to transition technology for productization.