EO/IR Systems Engineer

Job Description
Ready to make a difference? BAE Systems is looking for Systems Engineers to work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to design, integrate, debug, and test next generation EW systems. We are looking for highly motivated, self-directed individuals to focused on delivering innovative Electronic Warfare (EW) Electro-optic/Infrared (EO/IR) Systems. Individual technical contributions on a related range of Programs will include system planning, Model-Based Systems engineering (MBSE), requirements analysis and decomposition, integration & test planning and execution.

Responsibilities may include:

• Working on a team of Systems Engineers responsible for developing EO/IR related systems and components
• CONOPS development and operational analysis
• Systems planning and requirements decomposition, development, and allocation
• Developing work products such as interface and system specifications
• Manage and participate in trade studies, peer reviews, and customer meetings
• Leading product design, development, integration, and verification
• Creating system test plans, procedures and reports
• Interface with customers, other contractors and government officials.
• Preparing and delivering technical presentations internally and with customers.
• Monitor and report metrics such as System Technical Performance Measures
• Supports proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost and schedule estimating, and presentation activities.
• Model based systems engineering (MBSE) development responsibilities for program or project.

This position will require you to be onsite in Huntsville, Alabama. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

See what you’re missing. Countermeasures and Electro-magnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading EW EO/IR capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, 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 BAE Systems.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree of Science (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:
  • 8 Years with BS
  • 6 Years with MS
  • 4 Year with PHD
• US Citizenship possessing an Active Secret Clearance and be eligible for Top Secret/SCI/SAP/SAR clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 8 years related experience; Master's degree and 6 years related experience; or Ph.D. and 4 years related experience
• Experience with System Level CONOPS development, operational analysis and requirements development, specifically with EO/IR Sensor technologies and/or laser countermeasure systems.
• Experience developing Technical Performance Measures, testing and measurement techniques
• Proficient with Magic Draw, Cameo and/or related MBSE products
• Practical application of IBM Rational DOORS Requirements Management tool
• Expert in effectively documenting, communicating, leading and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations.
• Experience performing systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system design & development, system integration & test)
• Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams.
• Development of test plans and procedures with traceability to requirements

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with EW and Missile Defense Systems
• Mixture of experience leading engineering teams with cost account management and schedule responsibilities
• Technical Leadership experience or potential to direct and mentoring engineers on complex programs
• Project/Program team member responsible for workflow, which is dynamic in nature.
• Experience with technical performance measurements and cost account management.
• Familiarity or prior experience with Agile Systems Engineering
• Python, C , and/or MATLAB software development a plus
• Hands on experience with lab equipment set-up, configuration, troubleshooting and test execution.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115100 - $195700

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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.