Job Description

Join our team as a Senior 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:

• Leading EO/IR system architecture and design development: Lead efforts to 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.
• Leading product integration and verification efforts: Actively lead product integration and verification efforts, including development of methods and strategies to apply across the entire system design.
• Leading test campaigns: Lead test campaign efforts 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 Purpose
At 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 Environment
This 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.

We believe that a healthy work-life balance is essential to your success and well-being. That's why we prioritize flexibility and support your needs outside of work, so you can thrive in all aspects of your life. At BAE Systems, you'll find a culture that values your contributions, fosters collaboration and innovation, and recognizes the importance of balance and well-being. Join us and discover a career that's both challenging and rewarding, with a purpose that makes a real difference.

Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses.

Required Skills and Education

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
• 6+ years of professional experience in optics, lasers, precision pointing, optical lens systems, or imaging systems
• Advanced-level experience with design of optical systems for EO/IR applications
• Advanced-level experience with collecting, analyzing, and documenting EO/IR system requirements
• Experience in allocating and defining optical sub-system requirements from system-level specifications
• Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
• Proficient with MATLAB and/or Python
• Advanced 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
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering methodologies and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices.
• Experience in a rapid prototype environment
• Demonstrated success in System Engineering, Integration, and Test leadership roles
• Understanding of military operations and application of RF, cyber, and EW capabilities in these environments to enable mission success
• Experience participating and leading documentation and communication efforts with multi-disciplinary teams to develop data-driven designs, results, reports, and presentations

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.