BAE Systems

Eng Sr Prin - Optical

BAE Systems • $120K — $150K *
Broomfield, CO 80020In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BS degree in Engineering or related field plus 8+ years experience; advanced degrees can substitute experience
  • 4+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams
  • Strong foundation in optical engineering principles
  • Experience with cost and schedule reporting
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to design and test advanced optical systems
  • Lead optical sub-system development and integration
  • Participate in system-level integration and performance verification
  • Communicate project status to management
  • Manage optical baseline with tasks, budgets, and schedules
  • Procure and validate optical components for system development
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to project proposals

Benefits

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for external hires
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical systems for various applications
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Involvement in advanced program development and technical proposals
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a reputable organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

Minimum $10,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.

As an optical engineer at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS), you will play a key role in advancing our technology and developing innovative optical systems for airborne and space-based applications.

What You'll Do:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, align, integrate, and test state-of-the-art optical systems for science, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
  • Lead in optical sub-system development, integration, and alignment, working closely with engineers from various disciplines.
  • Be a key team member of system level integration and performance verification.
  • Communicate status to Program Management.
  • Manage the program optical baseline including definition of tasks, budgets and schedules pertaining to the optical sub-system.
  • Procure and validate cutting-edge optical components to support system development.
  • Participate in design reviews, presenting findings, and providing input to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Contribute to proposal development, respond to RFIs, and author white papers to support advanced program development
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.


Required Skills and Education

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • 4 years or more of experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams
  • Solid foundation in optical engineering principles, including optical design, analysis, alignment, testing techniques, and equipment.
  • Experience with cost and schedule reporting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Advanced degree in Optical Engineering (Master's or PhD).
  • Experience with programming tools such as Matlab and optical design/analysis software.
  • Knowledge of optical fabrication to support procurement of optics.


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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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