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Eng Sr Prin Systems Engineer EO/IR

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Hybrid
Austin, TX
130K-222K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Austin, TX
130K-222K Annually
Senior level
Develop laser, electro-optic, and infrared systems; conduct design, modeling, simulation, and testing as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to evolve next-generation autonomous systems for defense applications.
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Job Description
We are seeking an Experienced EO/IR Systems Engineer to develop laser, electro-optic, and infrared systems for our defense aerospace customers. As an individual contributor, you will work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team contributing to the design, modeling, simulation, and testing efforts that will evolve next-generation of autonomous systems supporting the digital/electronic warfare battle environment. We support next-generation threat detection, countermeasures and defensive counter-attack solutions to provide customers and users full-spectrum electronic capabilities to enhance mission survivability. This position is in Austin, TX with a relocation to our new state of the art Howard Lane facility. Candidates for this position can expect to work in small to, equity mid-size teams that are cooperative, dependable, and supportive working as both co-located and geographically distributed. The successful candidate will be responsible for requirements analysis and decomposition, system design, and collaboration with engineers from other disciplines.
BAE Systems' Countermeasures & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions business is a product-driven group dedicated to the mission. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment, 9/80 schedule, provides you a 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®." As an individual contributor, you will be responsible for and supporting of bringing technologies to bear on next-generation military/commercial applications. You will also perform, delivering technical value, in BAE Systems' Countermeasure & Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area. CEMA has immediate openings for systems engineering in the (ISS) Product Lines. Also, as a technical contributor, you will work with other engineering staff members to grow and capture our knowledge through engineering changes, lessons learned and product/process improvements in your area(s) of expertise. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? If so, we want what you've got. Come build your career with us at BAE Systems in one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities in the US - Austin Texas, where the housing market and cost of living is affordable & the people are warm and friendly.
Responsibilities
  • Supporting existing EO/IR SME in architect, design, development, test & integration of mission critical systems
  • Understanding and implementing test requirements in the process of building, integrating and testing laser optical systems for test equipment and measurement techniques.
  • Presenting contributions and lessons learned to teammates through Agile Scrum Methodology
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field with 8 + years related experience; Master's degree and 6 + years related experience; or Ph.D. and 4+ years related experience
  • Experience on laser development programs, or other electro-optic/infrared development programs
  • Proficient with Python and/or MATLAB software.
  • Must possess an Active Secret Clearance and be eligible for an SAP/SAR Clearance
  • Experience in optical and opto-mechanical systems.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Possessing an ability to be cleared for an active Secret Clearance to support designing military products, specifically countermeasure systems, EO/IR camera systems, or soft kill countermeasure systems
  • Experience with MBSE Digital Engineering and SysML applications/tools like MagicDraw
  • Strong background in requirements analysis and design.
  • Experience with integration and test is also desirable
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines
  • Experience with any of the following:
  • System Engineering life cycle practices and processes (INCOSE)
  • Specific skills within the domains of active EO/IR, passive EO/IR or Electronic Warfare (EW)
  • Executing tasks in Agile Environments (Sprints, Daily Scrums, Retrospectives, Planning Poker)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
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.
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.

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