Lead Test Engineer - Seeker Systems Engineering

Job Description

BAE Systems’ Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for a Test Design Engineer to lead Test Engineering activities in the Huntsville Business Center in support of ongoing and future Seeker development programs.



See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment 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®.”

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Huntsville, AL-based lead Test Design Engineer to join a growing team developing cutting-edge capabilities in multimodal/multifunction seekers. You will serve as a technical contributor on our integrated product team in the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line. As a lead contributor in front of test design activities within the Systems Engineering organization, you will be responsible for deeply impactful contributions to next generation military autonomy with an emphasis on smart seekers for missiles and munitions. Members on this development team drive collaborative value creation that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions. You will have the opportunity to participate in efforts across the full spectrum of technology maturation ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD R&D prototypes, EMD, LRIP and full rate production systems. You will work with other engineering staff & team leaders to grow our knowledge and capabilities through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile retrospectives and product/process improvements.

The successful candidate will have combination of direct experience developing both hardware and software Test Solutions in multiple domains including RF, EO/IR, Optical, and Laser, ideally in missile/munition seeker applications. The candidate must also understand lab environment testing concepts and integration of systems, sub-assemblies, and components.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Because this role will periodically support a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely, pending Supervisor review and approval.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

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

• Experienced background in a combination of Radar systems integration, modeling, test and diagnostics, for active and passive system solutions

• Experience with NI LabWindows CVI, NI TestStand and some C
• Advanced circuit analysis skills to support troubleshooting and diagnosing issues
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 8 years of applicable experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced (MS or higher) degree in Systems, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent

• Understanding of one or more radar modalities to include pulsed-Doppler, SAR, and HRR

• Advanced circuit analysis skills to support troubleshooting and diagnosing issues
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Experienced in a multi-modal Seeker development and test (EO/IR, SAL, GPS, VBN)
• Ability to Troubleshoot System Software/Hardware Problems

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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

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 : $118,504 - $201,457