Senior Principal Systems Engineer - EO/IR

Job Description
BAE Systems Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems Engineer for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line specializing in Seeker development programs.

See what you are missing. Our employees work on the worlds most advanced electronics from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us.

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Huntsville, AL-based EO/IR Systems Engineer to join a growing team developing cutting-edge capabilities in multimodal/multifunction seekers. You will serve as a technical contributor on our integrated product team in the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line. As a senior-level contributor, you will be responsible for deeply impactful contributions to next generation military autonomy. Members on this development team drive collaborative value creation that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions. You will have the opportunity to participate in efforts across the full-spectrum of technology maturation ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD R&D prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems. You will work with other engineering staff & team leaders to grow our knowledge and capabilities through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile retrospectives and product/process improvements in EO/IR seeker technology.

The ideal candidate will have a balanced EO/IR Sensor/Seeker experience mix covering two or more of the following: System analysis, design, prototyping, integration, test, and/or verification. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have strengths in image processing and algorithm development, namely for Automatic Target Recognition, Track, and Aim Point Selection requirements.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Because this role will periodically support 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, pending Supervisor review and approval.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field and a minimum of 6 years' related experience
• Must hold a Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Experienced in two or more imaging EO/IR sensor engineering activities to include, but not limited to: modeling, analysis, design, prototyping, integration, test, and/or verification

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced (MS or higher) degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent
• Posses strong background in EO/IR phenomenology and relevant sensor technologies
• Possess strengths and direct experience in EO/IR sensor image processing, Automatic Target Recognition, Track, and Aim Point Selection
• Experience with EO/IR sensor architecture development, requirements derivation, and trade studies
• Knowledge of imaging sensor modalities across the EO/IR spectrum
• Experience developing and using EO/IR scene generation tools and hardware in the development and test of sensors, in both all-software and hardware-in-the loop environments
• Experience in weapons systems design, missile systems design, or weapons systems performance analysis
• Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Model Based Agile Engineering (Value Driven Digital Threads) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.