FAST Labs - Senior Principal II Engineer - EO/IR Systems ($10K Sign On Bonus)

About the role

Join our dynamic team of innovators and shape the future of technology with us. We're on the hunt for curious and driven individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about harnessing the power of optical sensing technology to drive meaningful operational impact for our country's warfighters. If you're a creative problem-solver, a lifelong learner, and a team player who is always looking for ways to improve and innovate, we'd love to meet you. Our ideal candidate is someone who is proactive, adaptable, and excited about tackling new challenges head-on. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your journey, if you're eager to learn, grow, and make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Work on cutting-edge EO/IR projects, collaborating with others to design, develop, and implement innovative mission solutions.
• Lead efforts to architect, design, and document early lifecycle EO/IR systems and associated capabilities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve EO/IR system development and integration challenges.
• Use dynamic, agile engineering methods and approaches that align with system cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Actively lead product integration and verification efforts, including development of methods and strategies to apply across the entire system design.
• Lead test campaign efforts to demonstrate developed capabilities and provide operational value in relevant environments.
• Work internally across BAE's Electronic Sector Business Areas to transition technology for productization.

Requirements

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of professional experience in optics, lasers, precision pointing, optical lens systems, or imaging systems
• Expert-level experience with design of optical systems for EO/IR technology
• Expert-level experience with collecting, analyzing, and documenting EO/IR system requirements
• Experience allocating system requirements to subsystem requirements for creating supplier requirements for custom optical designs
• 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
• Proven technical management skills with ability to deliver high-quality optical capabilities
• Proficient with MATLAB and/or Python
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills

Qualifications

• Preferred: Active Top Secret Clearance
• Preferred: Master's Degree or PhD in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
• Preferred: Experience integrating and testing hardware and optical components in a laboratory environments
• Preferred: Experience integrating and testing EO/IR systems in operationally relevant environments
• Preferred: Knowledge of Digital Engineering methodologies and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices
• Preferred: Experience in a rapid prototype environment
• Preferred: Demonstrated success in System Engineering, Integration, and Test leadership roles
• Preferred: Understanding of military operations and application of RF, cyber, and EW capabilities in these environments to enable mission success
• Preferred: Experience participating and leading documentation and communication efforts with multi-disciplinary teams on to develop data-driven designs, results, reports, and presentations
• Preferred: Experience in developing proposals and engineering work plans for Department of War research and development efforts

Skills

• Strong understanding of optical systems and EO/IR technology
• Expertise in system design and architecture
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Effective problem-solving and debugging skills
• Proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on various insurance options
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave
• Recognition program for monetary and non-monetary rewards

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Schedule

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.

Company Overview

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.