SR. PRINCIPAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
BAE Systems
Merrimack NH 03054 US
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BAE Systems is seeking a Hudson NH New England Sr. Principal Systems Engineer EO/IR Subject Matter Expert (SME) and individual contributor in the field of Active Electro-Optical (EO) Systems while joining a growing dynamic group of engineers developing leading edge capabilities in Active optical systems and Passive Sensing. You will serve as an individual technical contributor and as a technical leader of a growing New England Systems Engineering Capability Group. This role is in support of engineering staffing and helping to align SE resources for the program execution of design, development, integration, implementation, test and verification/validation of EO/IR Sensor/Seeker development supporting passive electro optical and active laser optical attack solution products across multiple business areas. As an individual senior principal level contributor, you will be responsible for and supporting of bringing technologies to bear on next-generation military/commercial applications. You will also be performing and delivering technical value in the role of delivering program value for active and/or passive EO/IR Systems Engineering, Systems Analyst and System Architect for programs ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD research and development prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems. As a Technical Leader, you will also work with other engineering staff & team Leaders to grow and capture our knowledge through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile Retrospectives and product/process improvements in your area(s) of expertise. Finally, since cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our SE (Systems Engineering) organization, we are also looking for team players who will support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems. Required Education, Experience, & Skills * US Citizen with active Secret clearance and eligible for Top Secret/SCI/SAP/SAR clearance
* Building and leading innovative, high-performance teams for technology development
* Working knowledge of active sensing techniques, components, and systems across the electro optical spectrum from UV to RF; characteristics/solutions, atmospheric transmission and modeling; conduct of complex trade studies involving sensors, optical designs, link budgets, make/buy decisions, SWaP-C, and environmental constraints; including performance testing of EO components, sub-systems, and complete systems
* Verification and validation of Military-Specification requirements
* Strong written and verbal communication skills including communication with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives
* Acting as a technical senior advisor to Senior Leadership Teams to support program & products, technical teammates and management as well as for customers in making key technology trade-off decisions
* Working with other experienced team leaders and technical specialists in the EO/IR domain, supporting team growth
* MS in EE, Physics, Lasers, Optics, Systems, or equivalent with 10+ years of experience; or PhD in ME, EE, Physics, Optics, or equivalent with 8+ years of experience Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Working knowledge of 2-color multispectral wavelength systems across the electro optical spectrum from NIR to LWIR; atmospheric transmission and modeling
* Ability to efficient & effectively conduct complex trade studies involving sensors, optical designs, link budgets, make/buy decisions, SWaP-C, and environmental constraints, including performance modeling, simulation, demonstration and testing of EO components, sub-systems, and complete systems
* Working knowledge of requirements analysis, requirements compliance and trade-off study for active laser radar and passive sensing EO/IR designs and effectively/efficiently converting stakeholder definition to architectural design
* Ability to drive team closure and specification compliance through commitment, cooperation & communication that include the technical team, the leadership team, the stakeholder team and the customer(s)
* Working knowledge of Digital Systems Engineering modeling & simulation techniques using tools such as MATLAB, DOORS, Simulink, MagicDraw, Ansys, Code V/Zemax, NVThermIP/NV-IPM and methods such as AS-9145 (DFMEA & PFMEA), Agile, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
* Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and life cycle processes stages (such as waterfall, spiral, agile/scrum and Vee) and process milestone execution decision gating reviews (such as Systems Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review & Test Readiness Review)
* Bid and proposal experience on major life cycle programs
* Experience working & contributing independently with limited supervision and interacting effectively with other technical team-mates to achieve product and process technical goals while inspiring technical excellence
* Architect, develop Concept of Operations (ConOps) and requirements, design, model, analyze, and test electro-optical (EO) infrared (IR) systems, subsystems and components (including COTS items) used in a variety of active and passive sensing solutions to military/commercial applications
* Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Model Based Agile Engineering (Value Driven Digital Threads) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques * Agile mindset, including familiarity with Agile process, language and nomenclature, to support driving ROI by delivering reliable results on knowledge programs while dealing with technical complexity and uncertainty to unleash personal and team creativity boosting performance, value and collaboration
* Experience supporting inter and multi-disciplinary teams consisting of mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and systems engineersINCOSE CSEP Systems Engineering process, language and nomenclature preferred Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. 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. 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. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally de
BAE Systems is seeking a Hudson NH New England Sr. Principal Systems Engineer EO/IR Subject Matter Expert (SME) and individual contributor in the field of Active Electro-Optical (EO) Systems while joining a growing dynamic group of engineers developing leading edge capabilities in Active optical systems and Passive Sensing. You will serve as an individual technical contributor and as a technical leader of a growing New England Systems Engineering Capability Group. This role is in support of engineering staffing and helping to align SE resources for the program execution of design, development, integration, implementation, test and verification/validation of EO/IR Sensor/Seeker development supporting passive electro optical and active laser optical attack solution products across multiple business areas. As an individual senior principal level contributor, you will be responsible for and supporting of bringing technologies to bear on next-generation military/commercial applications. You will also be performing and delivering technical value in the role of delivering program value for active and/or passive EO/IR Systems Engineering, Systems Analyst and System Architect for programs ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD research and development prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems. As a Technical Leader, you will also work with other engineering staff & team Leaders to grow and capture our knowledge through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile Retrospectives and product/process improvements in your area(s) of expertise. Finally, since cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our SE (Systems Engineering) organization, we are also looking for team players who will support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems. Required Education, Experience, & Skills * US Citizen with active Secret clearance and eligible for Top Secret/SCI/SAP/SAR clearance
* Building and leading innovative, high-performance teams for technology development
* Working knowledge of active sensing techniques, components, and systems across the electro optical spectrum from UV to RF; characteristics/solutions, atmospheric transmission and modeling; conduct of complex trade studies involving sensors, optical designs, link budgets, make/buy decisions, SWaP-C, and environmental constraints; including performance testing of EO components, sub-systems, and complete systems
* Verification and validation of Military-Specification requirements
* Strong written and verbal communication skills including communication with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives
* Acting as a technical senior advisor to Senior Leadership Teams to support program & products, technical teammates and management as well as for customers in making key technology trade-off decisions
* Working with other experienced team leaders and technical specialists in the EO/IR domain, supporting team growth
* MS in EE, Physics, Lasers, Optics, Systems, or equivalent with 10+ years of experience; or PhD in ME, EE, Physics, Optics, or equivalent with 8+ years of experience Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Working knowledge of 2-color multispectral wavelength systems across the electro optical spectrum from NIR to LWIR; atmospheric transmission and modeling
* Ability to efficient & effectively conduct complex trade studies involving sensors, optical designs, link budgets, make/buy decisions, SWaP-C, and environmental constraints, including performance modeling, simulation, demonstration and testing of EO components, sub-systems, and complete systems
* Working knowledge of requirements analysis, requirements compliance and trade-off study for active laser radar and passive sensing EO/IR designs and effectively/efficiently converting stakeholder definition to architectural design
* Ability to drive team closure and specification compliance through commitment, cooperation & communication that include the technical team, the leadership team, the stakeholder team and the customer(s)
* Working knowledge of Digital Systems Engineering modeling & simulation techniques using tools such as MATLAB, DOORS, Simulink, MagicDraw, Ansys, Code V/Zemax, NVThermIP/NV-IPM and methods such as AS-9145 (DFMEA & PFMEA), Agile, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
* Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and life cycle processes stages (such as waterfall, spiral, agile/scrum and Vee) and process milestone execution decision gating reviews (such as Systems Requirements Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review & Test Readiness Review)
* Bid and proposal experience on major life cycle programs
* Experience working & contributing independently with limited supervision and interacting effectively with other technical team-mates to achieve product and process technical goals while inspiring technical excellence
* Architect, develop Concept of Operations (ConOps) and requirements, design, model, analyze, and test electro-optical (EO) infrared (IR) systems, subsystems and components (including COTS items) used in a variety of active and passive sensing solutions to military/commercial applications
* Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Model Based Agile Engineering (Value Driven Digital Threads) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques * Agile mindset, including familiarity with Agile process, language and nomenclature, to support driving ROI by delivering reliable results on knowledge programs while dealing with technical complexity and uncertainty to unleash personal and team creativity boosting performance, value and collaboration
* Experience supporting inter and multi-disciplinary teams consisting of mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and systems engineersINCOSE CSEP Systems Engineering process, language and nomenclature preferred Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. 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. 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. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally de