Job DescriptionJoin our team as a Principal EO/IR Engineer in FAST Labs Engineering As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge EO/IR projects, collaborating with others to design, develop, and implement innovative mission solutions. Your work will involve:
- Developing EO/IR system architecture and designs: Architect, design, and document early lifecycle EO/IR systems and associated capabilities.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholder through EO/IR system development and integration challenges.
- Operating with tailored system engineering processes: Use dynamic, agile engineering methods and approaches that align with system cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
- Participating in product integration and verification efforts: Actively engage in product integration and verification, including development of methods and strategies to apply across the entire system design.
- Supporting test campaigns: Participate in test campaigns to demonstrate developed capabilities and provide operational value in relevant environments.
- Transitioning technology for productization: Work internally across BAE's Electronic Sector Business Areas to transition technology for productization.
Grow Your Career with a PurposeAt BAE Systems, we're committed to helping you achieve your full potential in the EO/IR engineering field. You'll be part of a high-performing team of passionate and motivated engineers who share a common goal: to protect our military service personnel and innovate for the greater good. Our mission is built on two core principles: "Protecting Those Who Protect Us" and "Innovating for Those Who Move the World". By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and advance your career through ongoing growth and development opportunities. We're dedicated to supporting your continued education and professional development, offering comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and tuition assistance to help you pursue advanced degrees or certifications. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills in a specific area or take your career to the next level, we're committed to investing in your future and helping you achieve your goals.
Work EnvironmentThis role requires 100% on-site work at a BAE Systems facility due to the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and secure access to sensitive information. Occasional domestic travel may be required to support integration and test events.
Required Skills and Education- Active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
- 4+ years of professional experience in optics, lasers, precision pointing, optical lens systems, or imaging systems
- Experience with design of optical systems for EO/IR applications
- Experience with collecting, analyzing, and documenting EO/IR system requirements
- Proficient with MATLAB and/or Python
- Good problem solving and debugging skills
Preferred Skills and Education- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Master's Degree or PhD in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
- Experience integrating and testing hardware and optical components in a laboratory environments
- Experience integrating and testing EO/IR systems in operationally relevant environments
- Professional Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
- Experience in a rapid prototype environment
