Senior Principal EO/IR Systems Engineer/Architect

Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world’s next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. 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 continue your career with us.

BAE Systems is seeking a senior principal level individual contributor in the field of Electro-Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) Systems to join a growing dynamic group of engineers developing leading edge capabilities in Active and Passive Sensing. You will be a technical member of the Systems Engineering team that is responsible for the execution of design, development, integration, implementation, test and verification/validation of electro optical solutions across products.

As an individual senior principal level contributor, you will be responsible for bringing technologies to bear on next-generation military/commercial applications. You will also perform, delivering technical value, in the role of active laser and/or passive EO/IR Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst, and System Architect for programs ranging from IRAD/CRAD research and development prototypes, EMD, to full rate production systems. Also as a senior 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. We’re looking for team players who will support our organizational culture of putting our Warfighters first, supporting one another, and wearing multiple hats when required.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Hybrid schedules. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.

Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 6,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

​* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• US Citizen with active Secret clearance and eligible for Top Secret/SCI/SAP/SAR clearance
• Required SME level experience in EO/IR sensors, threat data generation, HWIL, and FLITES
• Python, C , PERL experience
• Proven experience in the development of advanced concepts, techniques, products, processes or standards in active and/or passive EO/IR sensing
• Experience as a technical senior principal contributor to support program & products, technical team-mates, management, and customers, in mentoring and making key technology trade-off decisions
• BS in EE, Physics, Optics, Systems or equivalent with 10 years of experience working with active and/or passive electro-optical systems; or MS in EE, Physics, Optics, Systems, or equivalent with 8 years of experience; or PhD in ME, EE, Physics, Optics, or equivalent with 6 years of experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Working knowledge of: LADAR/LiDAR, Laser, DTV, EO, I2, CCTV, LLCCTV, RF and/or other active sensing or illuminated theory, techniques, components, and systems across the electro optical spectrum from UV to LWIR; laser characteristics/solutions, 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
• 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
• Working knowledge of requirements analysis and trade-off study for active and passive sensing EO/IR designs and effectively/efficiently converting stakeholder definition to architectural design
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering modeling & simulation techniques using tools such as MATLAB, DOORS, Simulink, MagicDraw, Ansys, Code V/Zemax, NVThermIP/NV-IPM and methods such as AS-9145 (DFMEA & PFMEA), Agile, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and life cycle processes stages (such as waterfall, spiral, agile/scrum and Vee) and process milestone execution decision gating reviews
• Experience working & contributing independently with limited supervision and interacting effectively with other technical team-mates to achieve product and process technical goals
• Architect, develop Concept of Operations (ConOps) and requirements, design, model, analyze, and test electro-optical (EO) infrared (IR) systems, subsystems and components (including COTS items) used in a variety of active and passive sensing solutions to military/commercial applications
• Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Model Based Agile Engineering (Value Driven Digital Threads) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques
• INCOSE CSEP Systems Engineering process, language and nomenclature preferred
• Experience supporting inter and multi-disciplinary teams consisting of mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and systems engineers
• M.S or PhD in Physics, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $133333 - $226667

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 : $133,333 - $226,667