Principal Systems Engineer

• Must currently possess a Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical area (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math).

• Prior experience working across the System Engineering lifecycle and processes.

• Strong experience with mathematical model tools/ languages; such as MATLAB, Python, etc.

• Familiarity with Free-Space Optical systems

• Familiarity with Control Systems, EO/IR pointer/tracker systems, and Algorithm design

• Able to prioritize work, multi-task and adjust to time constraint

• Possess a drive for continuous improvement and product ownership

• Analytical and critical thinking skills; a creative and proactive thinker who enjoys solving complex problems

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

• Experience in being part of a multidisciplinary project team

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Top Secret clearance

• Prior experience working with Control Systems, EO/IR pointer/tracker systems and Algorithm design

• Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Familiarity with modelling tool such as Magic Draw

• M.S. in Systems Engineering

• Experience with Agile Methodologies and Tools

Full-Time Salary Range: $109120 - $185460

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, 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.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. 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. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. 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. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with the 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. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Business area provides actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas to the stars. The Space Systems Product Line is a premier provider of advanced high-reliability space electronics and mission systems. Our products have enabled a wide variety of civil, commercial, and national security space missions for over 25 years. We re leading the way with the development of advanced processing solutions, RF and optical payloads, and cross-domain solutions that enable our customers to deliver mission capability that was previously not achievable.

As a Principal Systems Engineer in the Space System Product line, your responsibilities will include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create engineering solutions for an EO/IR system for airborne platforms. You will have the opportunity to support the entire systems engineering lifecycle, from requirements, architecture, design, modeling, trade studies, and Integration and test. You will support key customer milestones, collaborating with other talented engineers to develop technical solutions to help the warfighter.This position is based out of our Hudson NH and Merrimack NH facilities and may require partnership with staff across our business areas and facilities in the Northeast. Motivated and positive minded engineers must hold a United States security clearance and skilled in areas needed for cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, flextime, and telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the nature of this particular role, this position will be performed full-time on site.