Job DescriptionThrough research programs funded by science and technology R&D organizations within the U.S. Department of War, the research and development team in FAST Labs™ collaborate across the enterprise. On this team, you'll have the opportunity to create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing.
About the Role:
Ready to make a difference? BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer, focused on the application of Digital Engineering (DE), to work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to build and test novel RF/EW/Cyber systems. The successful candidate will be an integral of our team by delivering innovative, technical contributions on a range of programs through activities such as system architecting, design, and documentation leveraging digital processes. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to apply their DE domain knowledge for test planning activities, system integration & test, qualification testing, and test execution in a field deployment environment. Key responsibilities may include:
- Architecting, designing, and documenting early lifecycle, RF/EW/Cyber systems and associated capabilities through DE best practices
- Working with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration
- Ownership technical products that are key for system development success
- Participation in product integration and verification
- Developing test and verification strategies that help minimize program cost and technical risk
- Defining test and verification methods, events, and constraints for all system requirements
- Collaborating with customer and internal program leadership to coordinate, schedule, and ensure readiness to perform test events
*Please note, we reserve the option to bump up or down the level of the role based on our chosen candidates experience and skillsets*
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a
hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
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Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience in engineering roles of:
- 4+ Years with BS
- 2+ Years with MS
- 0+ Year with PHD
- Hold an active TOP SECRET collateral clearance
- Experience with RF/Cyber/and EW capability development
- Experience with system and system of systems architecture development processes
- Considerable experience with applying DE, including Model Based Systems Engineering tools, to enable system development
Preferred Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree in STEM field (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience in engineering roles of:
- 4+ Years with BS
- 2+ Years with MS
- 0+ Year with PHD
- Hold an active TOP SECRET collateral clearance
- Experience with RF/Cyber/and EW capability development
- Experience with system and system of systems architecture development processes
- Considerable experience with applying DE, including Model Based Systems Engineering tools, to enable system development
- Ability to travel and work at remote sites in support of test events, meetings, and training activities
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).
