Systems Chief Engineer - EO/IR

Job Description

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Chief Engineer - EO/IR to work in our Austin, TX location.
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots 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. 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®.”
As an individual Sr. Principal level III contributor, you will be responsible for bringing technologies to bear on next-generation military/commercial applications. You will also perform, in the role of translating strategic endeavors, implementing vision statements, deriving and allocating functional and system level requirements all the way down to working detailed design, development, integration, implementation, test and verification/validation; both sides of the system lifecycle “Vee” and Agile Product development process on major Life-Cycle-Management (LCM) Programs between $50M and $150M.
Your duties may also include serving as Systems Analyst and System Architect for programs ranging from Internal Research & Development (IRAD), Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD), Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP), to Full Rate Production (FRP) of advanced systems. As a Sr. Systems Engineer (SE) technical contributor, you will work with other ATX & BAE Systems technical leadership and engineering staff members to grow and capture our knowledge through engineering changes, lessons learned and product/process improvements in your area(s) of expertise.
Cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our systems engineering organization. We are looking for team players who will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Perform SE Chief Engineering (CE) roles & responsibilities
• Grow ATX understanding of Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) (Passive & Active) technologies
• Perform high-level EO/IR (Passive & Active) system architecture and functional decomposition
• Be able to take system level EO/IR (Passive & Active) Mission Vision & Strategy, as explained by ATX technical leaders, and synthesize/decompose them down into Functional, Performance and Interface Requirements sufficient for HW/SW, Test and “Illities” staff to perform lower level EO/IR system design and analyses
• Lead large LCM (> $50M- $100M) EO/IR (Passive & Active) programs, as well as smaller Commercial and Military Product Realizations over the system lifecycle; from Architecture/requirements development through product disposal
• Lead the development of modeling, simulation and analysis tools to support requirements development & flow-down
• Document and communicate architecture, designs and performance results to customers and stakeholders via presentations and white papers

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.
**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Skills:

• Engineering Degree, advanced degree a plus, and 12+ years experience in technical planning, system integration, and leadership.
• Must hold an active Secret clearance and eligible for Top Secret/SCI/SAP/SAR clearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in communicating technical concepts

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Education, Experience & Skills:

• Working knowledge of: Laser Detection And Ranging (LADAR)/Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Laser, Day TV (DTV), Electro-Optics, Image Intensification (I2), Closed Circuit TV (CCTV), Low Light CCTV (LLCCTV), Radio Frequency (RF) and/or other active sensing or illuminated theory, techniques, components, and systems across the electro optical spectrum from Ultra-violet (UV) to Long Wave Infrared (LWIR); laser characteristics/solutions, atmospheric transmission and modeling; conduct of complex trade studies involving sensors, optical designs, link budgets, make/buy decisions, minimize Size, Weight and Power – Cost (SWaP-C), and environmental constraints; including performance testing of EO components, sub-systems, and complete systems.
• Working knowledge of: Short Wave Infrared (SWIR), cooled Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR) and/or cooled/uncooled LWIR and/or other passive sensing theory, techniques, components, and systems across the electro optical spectrum from Near Infrared (NIR) to LWIR; atmospheric transmission and modeling; conduct of complex trade studies involving sensors, optical designs, link budgets, make/buy decisions, SWaP-C, and environmental constraints; including performance testing of EO components, sub-systems, and complete systems.
• Working knowledge of requirements analysis and trade-off study for active and passive sensing EO/IR designs and effectively/efficiently converting stakeholder definition to architectural design.
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering modeling & simulation techniques using tools such as MATLAB, DOORS, Simulink, MagicDraw, Ansys, Code V/Zemax, NVThermIP/NV-IPM and methods such as AS-9145 (DFMEA & PFMEA), Agile, and Failure Mode, Effects & Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and life cycle processes stages (such as waterfall, spiral, and agile/scrum) and process milestone execution decision gating reviews.
• Architect, develop Concept of Operations (ConOps) and requirements, design, model, analyze, and test electro-optical (EO) infrared (IR) systems, subsystems and components (including Commercial Off The Shelf or COTS items) used in a variety of active and passive sensing solutions to military/commercial applications.
• Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML or equivalent) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques.
• Experience supporting inter and multi-disciplinary teams consisting of mechanical, electrical, optical, software, test and systems engineers.

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.