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# Senior Systems Engineer - EO/IR Development Programs

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,874 - $205,486
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Software Architecture, Simulink, Software Engineering, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9293051/senior-systems-engineer-eoir-development-programs

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science and a minimum of 6 years' experience
 * Must be eligible to obtain Secret clearance
 * Must have demonstrated experience as a Systems Engineer
 * Direct experience in two or more EOIR technology engineering activities to include analysis, hardware/software design, prototyping, integration, test, and/or verification

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Advanced EOIR domain theoretical knowledge, with balanced understanding of practical SAL and/or IIR hardware and software architectures and tactical implementation
 * Experience with EO/IR sensor architecture development, requirements derivation, and trade studies
 * Familiarity with ATA/ATR algorithms
 * Skilled in developing and using analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python, VBA, C/C++ on Windows and/or Linux
 * Comfortable in a lab setting working with a combination of both hardware and software