THAAD Test Solutions IPT Technical Lead
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. 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®.”
About the role
BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line has an immediate opening for an experienced Test Solutions IPT Technical Lead specializing in support to the Terminal High Area Altitude Defense (THAAD) Missile Seeker portfolio. The successful candidate will have a combination of direct experience developing Test Solutions in the Electro-Optical/Infrared domain. The candidate must understand lab environment testing concepts and integration of systems, sub-assemblies, and components. This individual will interface with the PLEL, PEMs, and Discipline Leads and guide the system test solution leads to develop and maintain production test stands.
This position requires onsite work at Nashua, NH due to the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the requirement to perform all work onsite.
Responsibilities
- Communicates Test Solutions improvements to the process to the Discipline Leads
- Accountable for supporting the development of the test architectural, performance, and implementation modeling processes and plans
- Ensures alignment between Systems, Software, Hardware MBE Models, and integrated test
- Identifies Test Solutions technical risks and opportunities to the Chief Engineer (CE) and supports the management of risks and opportunities
- Execute to the Approved Certification Plan (ACP)
- Provides guidance and mentorship to the technical work of assigned engineers
- Owns and manages the Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)
- Supports the customer through the Program Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer, and Program Manager, as requested
- Ensures that the current technology deployed provides the means to complete the assigned project
- Outlines current tools and evaluates new tools which could provide a more productive way to complete the tasks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree of Science in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science with 10 years of applicable work experience
- Possess an active US Government Security Clearance
- Experienced background in Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensor systems, modeling, test, and diagnostics, for active and passive system solutions
- Experience providing technical expertise for Test Solutions on complex programs
- Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams
- Leading test stand design, development, integration, and verification
- Experience leading and mentoring a team to create and upgrade test equipment for use in production
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with NI LabWindows CVI, NI TestStand, or C++
- Ability to troubleshoot System Software/Hardware Problems
- Advanced circuit analysis skills to support troubleshooting and diagnosing issues
- Experience with high-performance data acquisition and control applications
- Experience with various communication protocols such as Ethernet TCP/IP, Telnet, RS-485, HotLink, IEEE-488, USB, etc.
- Experience in one or more software languages: ANSI C, NI CVI, C++, C#, MATLAB
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $149,603 - $254,317. 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.
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
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employee 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.
Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. 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, making an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.