Senior Principal EO/IR Signature and Scene Generation Engineer

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description See what you are 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 are 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--."Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems.BAE Systems is seeking a Huntsville, AL-based EO/IR Signatures and Scene Generation Engineer to join a growing team developing cutting-edge capabilities in multimodal/multifunction seekers. You will serve as a key technical contributor on our integrated product team in the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line. You will be responsible for deeply impactful contributions to next generation military autonomy. Members on this development team drive collaborative value creation that is greater than the sum of their individual contributions. You will participate in efforts across the full-spectrum of technology maturation ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD R&D prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems. As a senior level contributor, you will 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.The successful candidate will have direct experience developing physics based EO/IR signatures of complex objects, as well as deploying Scene Generation tools supporting imaging EO/IR sensor development and test. The ideal candidate will be comfortable architecting subsystem solutions that include a combination of COTS and Internally developed components, has strong background EO/IR phenomenology, optics, focal plane arrays, image processing, and relevant sensor hardware technologies. 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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.---* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it may take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. However, primary work location is expected to be onsite at BAE Systems' Huntsville facility.Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must be a US Citizen with a Secret clearance, or higher
• Candidate must possess either a BS or MS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent
• Experience in EO/IR Phenomenology, to include generation and propagation
• Experience in the use of one or more industry EO/IR signature tools in the physics-based, characterization, modeling, and prediction of complex signatures (e.g., MODTRAN, SPIRITS, MuSES)
• Experience in the use and deployment of one or more industry EO/IR scene generation tools (e.g., FLITES, DIRSIG, IRMA, SgPrime) in the design, development, and test of imaging EO/IR sensors
• Experienced in developing custom tools and solutions that compliment or improve the capability of industry EO/IR toolsPreferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Advanced degree in Physics, EE, Mathematics, or equivalent
  • Experienced using Linux based computing environments, to include high performance computing systems
  • EO/IR sensor array modeling and image processing
  • Knowledge of Automatic Target Recognition, Track, and Aim Point Selection techniques and algorithms
  • Experience in imaging EO/IR systems architecture, modeling, analysis, design, development, and test
  • Experience developing and using EO/IR scene generation tools in both all-software and hardware-in-the loop environments
  • Experience implementing systems engineering practices and working knowledge of DoD product development lifecycle
  • Experience leading technical project teamsPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $115100 - $195700Please 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.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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