Principal Systems Engineer - Precision Guided Munitions (Hybrid) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from providing the latest in precision guidance and sensing solutions 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 a 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 us. BAE Systems in Huntsville Alabama (HAL) is seeking candidates to join our growing Systems Engineering Team working on state of the art missile sensors and seeker systems within the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line in the Precision Strike (PS) Business Area. In Huntsville, our HAL Engineering team is working in a modern building and operating in a unique environment where we have the power and resources of BAE Systems behind us while working in a dynamic and flexible model with the feel of a start-up. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come enhance your career with us. Applicants should have Systems Engineering experience in one or more aspects of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle ranging from ConOps, Architecture, Design and Development, to Verification and Validation, and including Production, and Sustainment of Fielded Systems. The successful candidates must be team players and have demonstrated experience in understanding Systems Engineering processes in support of either Development, Production, or Sustainment activities. The role may encompass aspects of the following:
System/ Sub-System hardware and/or software design upgrade activities
System product technical baseline implementation, assessment and control throughout Development, Production, and Sustainment lifecycles by upholding system functional, performance, and interface requirements
Supports system requirements allocations to Hardware, Software, and Test Engineering
Provide monitoring of and representation of Customer's technical requirements & needs and manage requirements compliance assessment at the system level
Ensure thorough and complete system requirements, management, traceability, verification and validation on Engineering labs, and/or Factory Test Stations and In-Process product changes
Perform, or support, comprehensive planning and execution of all Systems Engineering activities across the program(s)
Supports creation of Systems Engineering Technical plans
Supports Proposal development and Capture team activities
At BAE Systems, cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our engineering organization, which means we are looking for team players who have demonstrated experience working successfully in group settings and will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Travel is estimated at 10% Required Education, Experience, & Skills Hold an active Secret security clearance
Significant experience as a Systems Engineer
Experience with missile or smart munitions design, development, and fielding
Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Hold an active Top Secret security clearance
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in identifying and tracking technical risks
Self-motivated and detail-oriented
Experience developing and flowing down requirements to testable modular hardware and software
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and other engineering disciplines
HWIL or Systems Integration Lab development or operational experience
The candidate should enjoy problem solving and have the ability to produce concrete results despite significant ambiguities in the problem space
Comfortable in a lab setting working with a combination of both hardware and software
Experience collaborating with design teams assessing threats, developing and quantifying operational level systems requirements, developing operational systems concepts, and assessing mission effectiveness in simulated environments
Understanding any of the Electro-Optical Infra-Red (EOIR), Laser, and Radio Frequency (RF) domains
Experience heading a FRB - Failure Review Board
Experience with planning, conducting or contributing to FRACAS Events and resulting trade studies
Exposure to technical performance measurements
Experience in any of the following is a plus:
Aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, Semi-autonomous decision awareness
Model Based Agile Engineering (Value Driven Digital Threads) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques
Developing and using analysis tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, Python, VBA, C/C++, Linux, or similar tools is required
MS Systems Engineering
Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Model Based Agile Engineering (Value Driven Digital Threads) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700 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. About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

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