Job Description

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

In this career enhancing opportunity, you will have a great deal of responsibility and opportunity gain experience over the full life cycle of a project. You will also develop leadership skills as your experience builds.

We are looking for an expert optical designer with long-term experience in the field of optical design. The candidate will possess a deep understanding of optical design and should be able to provide multiple examples of complex designs that have been implemented and deployed.

What You'll Do:

• Work in a collaborative environment with other optical engineers to develop novel state-of-the art optical designs for space based and airborne optical systems.
• Advance BAE Systems SMS' technology and develop innovative optical systems for space-based and airborne applications designed for science, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
• Support Advanced Program development by contributing to proposals, RFIs, and writing white papers.
• Lead and engage with teams of engineers during optical sub-system development, integration, and alignment in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• Participate in and present at design reviews.
• Assist with the procurement and validation of state-of the art optical components.
• Work hands-on with optical hardware as well as perform analytical work and technology 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.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Skills and Education

• BS degree in Engineering or a related technical field, plus 8 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of 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.
• Experience in optical design, including UV through IR reflective and refractive designs.
• Knowledge of optical fabrication technology to support procurement of optics from 10mm to meter class.
• Solid knowledge and proven experience in optical engineering analysis and design.
• Excellent communication skills, as well as solid interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with Matlab and optical design/analysis tools.

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Preferred Skills and Education

• A Master's degree or PhD in Optical Engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• 5+ years' experience with spectrometer design, integration, and test.
• Space based missions with varying spectroscopy wavelengths of interest.
• Design, integration, and test on exquisite imaging and data collection payloads.
• 3+ years' experience leading multi-disciplined teams towards technical performance requirements.
• 5+ years being a key team member of a multi-disciplined team meeting technical performance requirements.

Benefits Information

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.

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).

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.