Job DescriptionJoin a dedicated team of innovators in Moorestown, NJ, working at the forefront of naval defense. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to help develop and perfect the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), a complex computer system vital to the protection of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships. From the lab to the fleet, you will play a pivotal role in integrating cutting-edge combat systems and delivering mission-critical solutions that ensure the safety and efficiency of our sailors at sea. This role is not just technical, but strategic in guiding the evolution of tactical software baselines as you will provide inputs on software development plans, modernization schedules, and risk/opportunity boards.
Responsibilities include:- Provide inputs on SSDS software development plans, fielding plans, modernization schedules, and risk and opportunity boards.
- Track and provide inputs for Combat System Certification Panels for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships for Baselines 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, and containerized/virtualized tactical software baselines.
- Integrate and validate interfaces between the SSDS combat system network and a diverse array of hardware, including radars, sensors, navigation systems, NATO missile systems, tracking illuminators, RAM, CIWS, and gun weapon systems.
- Analyze and apply shipboard operator doctrine to optimize the fire control loop, ensuring seamless detect-to-engage sequencing.
- Evaluate weapon specifications and top-level combat system requirements to ensure all sensors and weapon systems meet rigorous Navy performance standards.
- Execute SSDS software engineering updates and configuration changes within an Agile-Scrum framework, managing focus releases and capability packages for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships.
Required Skills and Education- Prior US Navy and Ship Self Defense System on the job experience in combat systems areas of expertise.
- Have understanding and experience with radars, sensors, navigation, NATO missile systems, tracking illuminators, rolling airframe missile systems, close-in weapon systems, and gun weapon systems, training systems, and their associated interfaces to and from the combat system network for SSDS software baselines
- Understanding of shipboard operator doctrine management and the fire control loop system for detect-to-engage sequencing.
- Understanding of Weapon Specifications for radar, sensors, weapons, and combat system top level requirements.
- Understanding of SSDS software engineering updates, configuration updates, focus releases and the agile-scrum software development process for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships with capability packages.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio to the intermediate level.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Active Security Clearance
Preferred Skills and Education- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar degree
- Project management skills, background in technical writing, experience in developing potential solution matrices to complex CS issues with associated risk analysis, and skill with the Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio to the intermediate level.
Benefits InformationEmployee 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).