APKWS International Engineering Lead

Job Description
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BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to lead and coordinate all engineering activities associated with the APKWS – International Segment of the Aviation Weapons Portfolio of programs. This position will require the candidate to be well versed in Semi Active Laser technology, as well as display excellent communications skills. The candidate will support the APKWS – International Program Manager through coordination and overall communications with the baseline APKWS Program, perform technical planning, develop the appropriate Technical Assistance Agreements that will be delivered through our Export Control leadership, as well as preparation for the appropriate APKWS International Test activities. The candidate will also support the development of verifiable requirements and compliance matrix files for the Foreign Military Sales segment of APKWS, and will generate overall system test strategies, along with associated documentation to include system verification plans and procedures. The successful candidate will ensure that appropriate facilities and test equipment needed for system level testing are planned and made available at the appropriate scheduled time. Coordination across engineering disciplines will be a major aspect of the duties for this position.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Semi-Active Laser Systems
• Understanding and background in RF/EO/IR systems architecture, modeling, design and test for guidance and navigation systems
• Experience with planning and conducting field test events at US Government Test Facilities
• Familiarity with low cost and low SWaP design and development
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in DASAL Technology and Laser Guided Munitions
• Ability to Coordinate vendors and teams in development of passive/active sensor systems for test/evaluation

• Assist in the flow down of requirements to testable modular hardware and software

• Support trade studies, presentations, proposals and related activities
• Experience leading technical teams
• Ability to understand and generate CONOPS
• Develop requirements in response to customer operational needs and mature operational concepts, and derive technical baselines necessary to meet the requirements

• Assist in the flow down of requirements to testable modular hardware and software
• Experience working across the entire Systems Lifecycle

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.

Salary : $130,355 - $221,603