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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # FAST Labs - Systems Engineer - Early Career Levels - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States - **Salary:** $79,365.0 - $134,921.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Network Analysis, Data Transmissions, MATLAB, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Test Execution Engine, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3468486567&tx=KR9191FFR&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 * Active Secret Clearance * Bachelor's Degree in optical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field * Experience with or knowledge of systems and "system of systems" architecture development processes * Experience with or knowledge of applying DE, including Model Based Systems Engineering tools, to enable system development Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Active Top Secret Clearance * Master's Degree or PhD in optical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field * Have active U.S. TS/SCI security clearance * Hands-on experience or knowledge in any of the following areas * use of MATLAB or other programming languages/tools * Digital Communication waveforms of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) * test equipment including RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters * test and experimentation efforts in relevant environments * Experience with modern, agile software development methods * Experience with laboratory integration and test activities for RF/Cyber/and EW capabilities * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements * Experience in effectively documenting, communicating, and working with a multi-disciplinary team on to develop data-driven designs, results, reports, and presentations * Ability to travel and work at remote sites in support of test events, meetings, and training activities ## Description Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! We are hiring systems engineers at all experience levels to grow our FAST Labs team. These positions will be located at our Merrimack, New Hampshire location. If your background and skillset align with our hiring needs, we will be in touch with next steps. If selected for an interview, we will discuss specific opportunities that match your interests and skillset with the hiring team. For candidates who are not local to the Merrimack, NH area, virtual interviews will be accommodated. If you're a creative problem-solver, a lifelong learner, and a team player who is always looking for ways to improve and innovate, we'd love to meet you. The FAST Labs business area is the innovative research and development engine within the Electronic Systems Sector of BAE Systems. We are a fast-paced environment, creating prototype, proof of concept, and low volume product with minimal process and documentation requirements. FAST Labs is an environment where smart people are allowed to run fast. Sitting at the heart of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES), FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across ES s defense and commercial portfolios. We seek to turn groundbreaking research into real-life impact for our customers, as we develop advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, microelectronics, and more. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses and venture firms/accelerators all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation s warfighting mission needs. Join our team as a Systems Engineer in FAST Labs Engineering As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF or EO/IR projects, collaborating with others to design, develop, and implement innovative mission solutions.The successful candidate will be an integral of our teamby delivering innovative, technical contributions on a range of programs through activities such as system architecting, design, and documentation leveraging digital processes. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to apply their DE domain knowledge for test planning activities, system integration & test, qualification testing, and test execution in a field deployment environment. Key responsibilities may include: * Architecting, designing, and documenting early lifecycle, RF/EW/Cyber systems and associated capabilities through DE best practices * Working with multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams to ensure successful system integration * Ownership technical products that are key for system development success * Participation in product integration and verification * Developing test and verification strategies that help minimize program cost and technical risk * Defining test and verification methods, events, and constraints for all system requirements * Collaborating with customer and internal program leadership to coordinate, schedule, and ensure readiness to perform test events