> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3892752-senior-principal-eo-ir-systems-engineer-hybrid](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3892752-senior-principal-eo-ir-systems-engineer-hybrid). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal EO/IR Systems Engineer (Hybrid) - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Hudson, NH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,962.0 - $226,035.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Visual Systems, Performance Testing, SC Clearance, Information Technology - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466603027&tx=KR5151FFL&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Must currently possess a Secret clearance * BS degree in a technical area (Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Math) with 6 to 8 years of experience * Prior experience working across the System Engineering lifecycle and processes * Strong experience with mathematical model tools/ languages; such as MATLAB, Python, etc. * Prior experience working with Control Systems, EO/IR pointer/tracker systems and Algorithm design * Working knowledge with Free-Space Optical systems * Working knowledge of optical communications theory, techniques, components, and systems across the electromagnetic spectrum * Prior experience conducting trade studies involving active sensors, optical designs, link budgets, SWaP, and environmental constraints * Knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) * Performance testing of Electro-optical components, sub-systems, and complete systems * Experience defining, allocating, and validating and verifying system performance throughout the System lifecycle * 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 * Hold a Top Secret clearance * Optical communication receivers including coherent I-Q demodulation, delay line interferometers, and intensity modulation waveform detection both with and without pre-amplification * Optical communication transmitters * Master s degree in Systems Engineering * Experience with Agile Methodologies and Tools ## Description As a Senior Principal Systems Engineer in the Space System Product line, your responsibilities include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create engineering solutions for an EO/IR system. You will: * be part of a multi-disciplinary team to support an established product that is actively deployed * create engineering solutions for airborne platforms * solve complex problems found in the field and support the entire engineering life cycle * support and present at key customer milestones, collaborating with other talented engineers to develop technical solutions to help the warfighter * support test design, preparation, conduct, and reporting for complex EO/IR systems. * support requirements management to include: * requirements derivation * tracking of requirements traceability from system to sub-assemblies * tracking of requirement verification activities * support development of detailed verification artifacts in support of system level sell-off activities * support system performance modeling * support test activities throughout qualification program and/or engineering tests 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.