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# Principal II Systems Engineer - EOIR (SEIT & IV&V Lead)

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,603.0 - $254,317.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Software Requirements Analysis, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Strategies of Testing, Visual Systems, Jama (Software), MagicDraw, Test Scripts, Low Latency
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_ScrapingHub24830-BAE1US128779BREXTERNAL

## About the Role

EOIR Domain Expertise** + Apply deep knowledge of optical physics, active optical systems, infrared focal plane arrays (FPAs), lens assemblies, and image processing algorithms. + Oversee the calibration and alignment processes for multi-spectral sensor suites. + Collaborate with software and hardware teams to optimize sensor performance and latency. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + **Education:** B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. (M.S. preferred). + **Experience:** 10 years of Systems Engineering experience, with at least 5 years specifically focused on **EOIR/Optical systems** . + **Proven Leadership:** Demonstrated experience leading SEIT and IV&V efforts on a major defense or aerospace program. + **Tool Proficiency:** Expert-level experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Jama) and systems modeling (e.g., MagicDraw, Cameo/SysML). + **Technical Writing:**, Ability

## Description

**Job Description** **Position Summary** We are seeking a highly experienced **Systems Engineer** to serve as the primary technical lead for an Electro-Optical/Infrared (EOIR) sensor program.
This is a critical "hybrid" leadership role requiring a candidate who can execute the full **SEIT (Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test)** lifecycle while simultaneously serving as the **IV&V (Independent Verification and Validation)** Lead.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the EOIR system meets all mission-critical performance requirements through rigorous architectural oversight, integration strategy, and an uncompromising validation and verification framework. **Key Responsibilities** **1.
SEIT Leadership (Systems Engineering, Integration & Test)** + **Lifecycle Management:** Lead the SEIT process from conceptual design and requirement decomposition through to final system acceptance and fielding. + **Integration Strategy:** Develop and execute complex integration plans for EOIR payloads, ensuring seamless interfacing with platforms (e.g., aircraft, maritime or ground) and C2 systems. + **Technical Oversight:** Lead Trade Studies, Interface Control Document (ICD) development, and System Requirements Reviews (SRRs) and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs). + **Risk Management:** Identify technical risks early in the design phase and implement mitigation strategies to prevent schedule slips or performance gaps. **2.
IV&V Leadership (Independent Verification & Validation)** + **V&V Framework:** Establish the IV&V plan, defining the boundary between internal developer testing and independent validation. + **Test Strategy:** Lead the development of Test Plans, Test Procedures, and Test Reports (TPTRs) for EOIR-specific metrics (e.g., MTF, NETD, boresight alignment, tracking accuracy). + **Compliance:** Ensure all system requirements are traceable via a Requirement Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM). + **Audit & Assurance:** Act as the final technical authority to certify that the system is "mission-ready" and meets the end-user s operational needs. **3.