**Job Description**

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BAE Systems is seeking a Huntsville, AL-based EO/IR missile Systems Architect to join a growing team developing cutting-edge capabilities in multimodal/multifunction seekers. You will serve as a key technical contributor on our integrated product team in the Next Generation Weapons (NGW) portfolio of the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line. You will be responsible for deeply impactful contributions to next generation military autonomy. Members of the NGW development team drive collaborative value creation that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions. You will 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. As a senior-principal level contributor, you will 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.

The successful candidate will have direct experience developing EO/IR sensors/seekers for missile/munition applications, be comfortable architecting subsystem solutions that include a combination of COTS and internally developed components, and has a strong background in Electrical Optics and Infrared subsystem design that includes use of low SWaP-C micro-bolometers. This position is for a Subject Matter Expert in EO/IR comfortable working on a Quick React Program that is supporting an Urgent Material Request. The ideal candidate is comfortable working on high performance teams supporting programs of national significance.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

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**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

Must be a US Citizen with a Secret clearance who is eligible for Top Secret/SCI/SAP/SAR clearance

Candidate must possess either a BS or MS in Optics, Physics, EE, Mathematics or equivalent

Functional understanding of optical phenomenology, atmospheric transmission and scattering, radiometry, and semi-classical optical detector theory

Must possess a deep desire to rapidly develop, mature, and field SWAP-C efficient multisensor technologies incorporating cutting-edge techniques in target detection, ATR, and multiplatform collaboration/automation, and be willing to work overtime as needed to meet critical mission deadlines

Experience leading technical teams

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

Advanced degree in Optics, Physics, EE, Mathematics, or equivalent

Knowledge of and experience employing mathematical/statistical principles related to optical signals including phase space signal representations, Kolmogorov/Von Karman spectrum turbulence, optical coherence theory, and quantum optics/photonics

Modeling and simulation relevant to passive EO/IR sensors and weapon systems, including the development of high-fidelity digital sensor/noise models, wave optics-based system simulation, and link budget analysis

Exposure to data fusion-related applied mathematics and statistics concepts including but not limited to random set theory, conditional and relational event algebras, applied topology, fuzzy logic, network and graph theory, and basic elements of group theory

Basic knowledge of sensing modalities across the electromagnetic spectrum including Doppler radar, SAR, HRR, lidar, and hyperspectral sensing

Proficiency with Python algorithm development, experience employing GPU-acceleration of algorithms (CUDA, Numba, CUPy, etc.), ability to work hand-in-glove with software engineers as part of an Agile development team to achieve mission success, and the willingness to develop algorithms in a Python/CUDA/C software ecosystem

Experience with any of the following is a plus: Linux, Latex, Docker, Kubernetes, NITF, hdf5, AWS/Azure cloud computing/storage, SLURM, BASH scripting, Matlab, Sphinx/ReST, PyCharm, VSCode, SQL, Git/GitLab, Tableau, Power BI, Seaborn, Plotly, Neo4j, Apache Spark, MS Project, Jupyter Lab, X2Go/SSH, GNU-Compiler collection, DIRSIG, FLITES, OSC

Working knowledge of: SWIR, cooled MWIR and/or cooled/uncooled LWIR and/or other passive sensing theory, techniques, components, and systems across the electro optical spectrum from NIR to LWIR; 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

Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Model Based Agile Engineering (Value Driven Digital Threads) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques

Experience with machine learning/ATR related concepts/techniques including dimensionality reduction, network-based regression, classification, kernel methods, data cultivation and engineering, synthetic data generation, hyperparameter/model selection, and clustering

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $111700 - $189900

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.

**EO/IR Missile Systems Architect**

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