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Laser and EOIR Systems Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Merrimack, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/31/2026

Job Description
We are seeking an Experienced Systems Engineer to develop laser, electro-optic, and infrared systems for our defense aerospace customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for requirements analysis and decomposition, system design, and collaboration with engineers from other disciplines. This is an individual contributor role.

BAE Systems’ Countermeasures & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions business is a product-driven group dedicated to the mission, “We protect those who protect us®”. We promote a flexible working environment, and most engineers work the same “9/80” work schedule in which alternate Fridays are off days.

This position will require you to be onsite in Merrimack, NH. Because of the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field with 6 years of related experience; or Master's degree and 4 years of related experience
  • Must possess an Active Secret Clearance and be eligible for a SAP/SAR Clearance


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience on laser development programs, or other electro-optic/infrared development programs
  • Strong background in requirements analysis and design, with experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines
  • Experience with integration and test is also desirable


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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 : $132,962 - $226,035

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