EO/IR Optical Communications SEIT Lead & SME
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BAE Systems is seeking a Hudson NH New England Sr. Principal Systems Engineer II EO/IR Subject Matter Expert (SME) and individual contributor in the field of Free Space Optical and Laser Communication Techniques and Active Electro-Optical (EO) Infrared (IR) Systems. You will be joining a growing and dynamic group of engineers developing leading edge capabilities in laser communications, active countermeasures, and passive sensing. You will serve as a technical contributor and as a technical leader of a growing Systems Engineering Capability Group. You will be helping to align staffing and technical resources for the program execution of design, development, integration, implementation, test and verification/validation of EO/IR Countermeasures and Sensor/Seeker development supporting passive electro optical and active laser communications products across multiple business areas.
You will perform in the role of SEIT Lead SME and be responsible for bringing technologies to bear on next-generation military or commercial applications. You may also be performing as the Systems Analyst for active laser and/or passive EO/IR Systems Engineering, and for programs ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD research and development prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems.
As a Technical Leader, you will also work with other engineering staff & team Leaders to grow and capture our knowledge through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile Retrospectives and product/process improvements in your area(s) of expertise.
Finally, since cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our SE (Systems Engineering) organization, we are also looking for team players who will support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
US Citizen with active Top Secret/SCI. Eligible for a SAP/SARBS in EE, Physics, Lasers, Optics, Systems, or equivalent with 12+ years of experience; or MS in EE, Physics, Optics, or equivalent with 10+ years of experienceExpert in innovative active laser communications and passive infrared sensor system design, development and productionDevelop information that extends knowledge in the field of free-space communications in the EO domain. Apply this knowledge to the development of advanced concepts, techniques, products or standards in free-space optical communicationsIn-depth working knowledge of optical communications theory, techniques, components, and systems across the electromagnetic spectrum; optical sources including lasers and laser diodes; optical modulators and demodulators; protocols and information theory; atmospheric transmission and modeling; conducting of complex trade studies involving active sensors, optical designs, link budgets, SWaP, and environmental constraints; performance testing of EO components, sub-systems, and complete systemsModeling and simulation relevant to EO/IR laser sensors and weapon systems, including the development of high-fidelity digital system modelsHighly knowledgeable in major facets of active laser sensor design/development including optics, optics assembly, stray light assessment, lasers & laser alignment, thermal heat management, Military-Specification compliance, sensor & laser seeker performance modeling and laser sensor testing of space & airborne EO/IR Systems through multiple phase of flight life cycle (to include launch, midcourse, detection, acquisition and terminal guidance end-game)EO/IR high-power laser left Vee (reuse development) & right Vee (sustainment) experience and includes subsystems like laser Counter Measures (range gating), optics (coatings), laser transmitter/receiver (SW&P-C) subsystems and power management subsystemsBuilding and leading innovative, high-performance teams for technology developmentVerification and validation of Military-Specification requirementsStrong written and verbal communication skills including communication with internal and external management and senior-level customer representativesDeveloping information that extends knowledge in the active laser EO/IR domain and applying this knowledge to the development of advanced concepts, techniques, products, processes or standards in active and/or passive EO sensingActing as a technical senior advisor to Senior Leadership Teams to support program & products, technical teammates and management as well as for customers in making key technology trade-off decisionsWorking with other experienced team leaders and technical specialists in the EO/IR domain, supporting team growthPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Optical communication systems, photonic integrated components, electronic (integrated) circuits, and signal analysis and processingOptical signal demodulation, clock and data recovery methods and algorithms, as well as coding and forward error correction algorithmsModeling and performing coherent signal processing on waveforms, and measuring bit-error rate performance in the presence of optical noise and other impairmentsOptical communication receivers including coherent I-Q demodulation, delay line interferometers, and intensity modulation waveform detection both with and without pre-amplificationOptical communication transmittersHands-On interface understanding and experience with moving signals from the DSP electrical domain to the EO/IR optical domainWorking knowledge of Chief Engineering roles and responsibilities to include serving an technical point-of-contact to the customer(s) in support of the PM, Program Engineering Leader, Program Engineering Managers and Functional Leadership while providing technical stewardship of engineering over the entire programServe as the decision authority between System Architect and entire engineering team while realizing the baseline system design and while reaching agreed upon viable technical closureDeliver the Solution (the “System”) meeting Customer Programmatic & Technical Requirements within allocated Engineering cost & scheduleWorking knowledge of active sensing techniques, components, and systems across the electro optical spectrum from UV to RF; characteristics/solutions, 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/IR components, sub-systems, and complete systemsWorking knowledge of active laser sensing theory and techniques of components and systems across the electro optical spectrum from NIR to LWIR; atmospheric transmission and modelingAbility to efficient & effectively conduct complex trade studies involving sensors, optical designs, link budgets, make/buy decisions, SWaP-C, and environmental constraints, including performance modeling, simulation, demonstration and testing of EO/IR components, sub-systems, and complete systemsWorking knowledge of requirements analysis, requirements compliance and trade-off study for active laser and passive sensing EO/IR designs and effectively/efficiently converting stakeholder definition to architectural designWorking knowledge of Systems Engineering and life cycle processes stages and process milestone execution decision gating reviewsBid and proposal experience on major life cycle programsExperience working & contributing independently with limited supervision and interacting effectively with other technical team-mates to achieve product and process technical goals while inspiring technical excellence
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
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.
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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.
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