FAST Labs - Systems Engineer - All Levels

We are hiring systems engineers at all experience levels to grow our FAST Labs™ team at our Merrimack, New Hampshire location. Virtual interviews will be accommodated for candidates who are not local to the area.

About the role

The FAST Labs business area is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. We operate in a fast-paced environment, creating prototype, proof-of-concept, and low-volume products with minimal process and documentation requirements. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across defense and commercial portfolios, developing advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, microelectronics, and more.

As a Systems Engineer in FAST Labs Engineering, you will work on cutting-edge RF or EO/IR projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement innovative mission solutions. This role requires full-time on-site work due to the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and secure access to sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Lead RF or EO/IR system architecture and design development, including architecting, designing, and documenting early lifecycle systems and associated capabilities.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders through RF or EO/IR system development and integration challenges.
• Use dynamic, agile engineering methods and approaches tailored to system cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Actively lead product integration and verification efforts, including developing 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.
• 6+ years of professional experience in optics, lasers, precision pointing, optical lens systems, or imaging systems.
• Advanced-level experience with design of systems for RF or EO/IR applications.
• Advanced-level experience with collecting, analyzing, and documenting RF or EO/IR system requirements.
• Experience in allocating and defining optical sub-system requirements from system-level specifications.
• 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.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Advanced problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 – $226,035. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

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.
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.