Systems Engineer - IV&V

BAE Systems’ Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an Integration, Verification, & Validation (IV&V) Systems Engineer for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line specializing in RF Seeker development programs. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics—from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. We put our customers first—exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Huntsville, AL-based mid-level Integration, Verification, & Validation (IV&V) 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, making deeply impactful contributions to next-generation military autonomy. 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, LRIP, and full-rate production systems.

You will work with other engineering staff and team leaders to grow knowledge and capabilities through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile retrospectives, and product/process improvements in Radar seeker technology. This role supports a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely, pending supervisor review and approval.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, develop, test, and/or verify Radar Systems, ideally in missile/munition seeker applications.
• Apply lab environment testing concepts for Radar/RF-based systems.
• Contribute to the design and evaluation of RF system designs, including baseband, RF, and millimeter-wave components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive value creation in next-generation military autonomy.
• Participate in Agile processes, including retrospectives and product/process improvements.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of four years’ applicable experience in Radar systems integration, modeling, test, and/or diagnostics for active and passive system solutions.
• Knowledgeable in weapons systems design, missile systems design, or weapons systems performance analysis.
• Experience evaluating RF system designs.
• US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced (MS or higher) degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Understanding of radar modalities such as pulsed-Doppler, SAR, and HRR.
• Experience in CPU, GPU, and FPGA Radar signal processing and control.
• Experience in multi-modal Seeker development and test (EO/IR, SAL, GPS, VBN).
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Model-Based Agile Engineering (Value-Driven Digital Threads), and Agile Mindset principles, practices, and tools.
• Background in phased array, beam control, signal processing, and seeker subsystem design.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability, 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 federal/state sick leave).
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Work-life balance initiatives, including every other Friday off, flextime, and telecommuting.
• Other incentives based on position level and job specifics.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $86,460 – $146,982. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

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 impactful innovation.