Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field with 4+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 2+ years
Eligibility for an Active Secret Clearance for a SAP/SAR Clearance
Experience in systems engineering activities across the development cycle
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Hands-on experience with lasers or electro-optics systems
Responsibilities
Develop laser, electro-optic, and infrared systems for defense aerospace customers
Contribute to design, modeling, simulation, and testing of autonomous systems
Collaborate with a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team
Support the evolution of next-generation electronic warfare capabilities
Engage in system integration and testing efforts
Benefits
Full-time onsite work in Merrimack, NH
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technology
Engagement in a collaborative team environment
Potential for career advancement within a leading defense contractor
Involvement in projects that enhance mission survivability
Full Job Description
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed fulltime on site in Merrimack, NH. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to develop laser, electro-optic, and infrared systems for our defense aerospace customers with the Integrated Survivability Systems business line. The successful candidate will work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team contributing to the design, modeling, simulation, and testing efforts that will evolve next-generation of autonomous systems supporting the digital/electronic warfare battle environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with Systems Engineering principles and previous hands-on work with lasers or electro-optics systems.
Required Skills and Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field with 4+ years of related experience; or Master's degree with 2+ years
Must be eligible for an Active Secret Clearance for a SAP/SAR Clearance
Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines
Preferred Skills and Education
Experience with the full Systems Engineering lifecycle
Specific skills within the domains of active EO/IR, passive EO/IR or Electronic Warfare (EW)
Executing tasks in Agile Environments (Sprints, Daily Scrums, Retrospectives)
Experience with MBSE Digital Engineering and SysML applications/tools like MagicDraw
Active Clearances
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.
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.
