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Eng Sr Prin - Sys
Job Description: See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with the chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Business area provides actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas to the stars. The Space Systems Product Line is a premier provider of advanced high-reliability space electronics and mission systems. Our products have enabled a wide variety of civil, commercial, and national security space missions for over 25 years. We’re leading the way with the development of advanced processing solutions, RF and optical payloads, and cross-domain solutions that enable our customers to deliver mission capability that was previously not achievable.
As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the Space System Product line, your responsibilities include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create engineering solutions for an EO/IR system. You will:
• be part of a multi-disciplinary team to support an established product that is actively deployed • create engineering solutions for airborne platforms • solve complex problems found in the field and support the entire engineering life cycle • support and present at key customer milestones, collaborating with other talented engineers to develop technical solutions to help the warfighter • support test design, preparation, conduct, and reporting for complex EO/IR systems. • support requirements management to include: • requirements derivation • tracking of requirements traceability from system to sub-assemblies • tracking of requirement verification activities
• support development of detailed verification artifacts in support of system level sell-off activities • support system performance modeling • support test activities throughout qualification program and/or engineering tests
This position is based out of our Hudson NH and Merrimack NH facilities and may require partnership with staff across our business areas and facilities in the Northeast. Motivated and positive minded engineers must hold a United States security clearance and skilled in areas needed for cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams.
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, flextime, and telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
Because of the need for consistent, in‑person collaboration and the nature of this particular role, most responsibilities will be performed full‑time on site. There may be opportunities to work in a hybrid capacity on occasion, depending on the specific phase of the program.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education: • Must currently possess a Secret clearance • BS degree in a technical area (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math) with 6 to 8+years of experience • Prior experience working across the System Engineering lifecycle and processes • Strong experience with mathematical model tools/ languages; such as MATLAB, Python, etc. • Prior experience working with Control Systems, EO/IR pointer/tracker systems and Algorithm design • Working knowledge with Free-Space Optical systems • Working knowledge of optical communications theory, techniques, components, and systems across the electromagnetic spectrum • Prior experience conducting trade studies involving active sensors, optical designs, link budgets, SWaP, and environmental constraints • Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) • Performance testing of Electro-optical components, sub-systems, and complete systems • Experience defining, allocating, and validating and verifying system performance throughout the System lifecycle • Able to prioritize work, multi-task and adjust to time constraint • Possess a drive for continuous improvement and product ownership • Analytical and critical thinking skills; a creative and proactive thinker who enjoys solving complex problems • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Experience in being part of a multidisciplinary project team
Preferred Skills and Education: • Hold a Top Secret clearance • Optical communication receivers including coherent I-Q demodulation, delay line interferometers, and intensity modulation waveform detection both with and without pre-amplification • Optical communication transmitters • Master’s degree in Systems Engineering • Experience with Agile Methodologies and Tools
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).