Senior Systems Engineer-Test

About the role

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from providing the latest in missile seeker innovations to autonomous smart munitions. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. You’ll join the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line within the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area, supporting development efforts in our Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Seeker program.

This role requires a combination of direct experience developing both hardware and software Test Solutions in the Electro-Optical/Infrared domain. The candidate must understand lab environment testing concepts and integration of systems, sub-assemblies, and components. A strong background in ‘C’ code software development for PC-based test and measurement applications, along with recent experience, is essential. Familiarity with Electrical Engineering hardware interfacing and electromechanical Test Systems is beneficial.

Our engineers are members of cross-functional, multi-disciplined teams focused on developing cost-effective systems that meet customer needs. Candidates should be comfortable working with teams of all sizes and enjoy a mix of creative design work, mentoring, developing white papers, presenting internally and externally, and leading test events. We value team players who support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop hardware and software test solutions for Electro-Optical/Infrared systems.
• Integrate systems, sub-assemblies, and components in a lab environment.
• Design and implement PC-based test and measurement applications using ‘C’ code.
• Interface with commercial instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, network analyzers, and lasers.
• Perform advanced circuit analysis to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop cost-effective systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical presentations and white papers.
• Lead test events and support external and internal presentations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen who has or can obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 4 years of applicable experience.
• Experience with high-performance data acquisition and control applications.
• Proficiency with communication protocols such as Ethernet TCP/IP, Telnet, RS-485, HotLink, IEEE-488, and USB.
• Background in Electrical Engineering and experience interfacing with commercial instrumentation.
• Experience in one or more software languages: ANSI C, NI CVI, C++, C#, MATLAB.
• Advanced circuit analysis skills for troubleshooting and diagnosing issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating and upgrading test equipment for production use.
• Background in Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensor systems, modeling, test, and diagnostics for active and passive system solutions.
• Experience with ingesting and post-processing datasets into Oracle or similar databases.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $97,008 - $164,914. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and 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.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other leave programs including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and 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 delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind game-changing defense and commercial electronics, pushing the limits of technology to give customers a competitive edge. Our products and capabilities span from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, with over 14,000 employees driving innovation in the industry.