FAST Labs - Research Scientist EOIR Systems

Job Description:

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking innovative, technically versatile candidates to join our research-and-development team. We focus on cutting-edge Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, lasers, and sensing systems. The successful candidate will be a technical individual contributor with opportunities to grow into a team lead responsible for developing and demonstrating next-generation EO/IR sensors, systems, and techniques. Projects range from initial concept development through full system demonstration in relevant environments.

Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Model, analyze, and test EO/IR systems and components for a variety of military/commercial applications
Execute and analyze EO/IR laboratory and field experiments
Develop and demonstrate advanced algorithms, measurement techniques, and systems prototypes
Work in interdisciplinary teams to meet program technical and schedule goals
Develop proposals for novel technologies, algorithms, or systems
Interface directly with R&D government customers

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status and eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or a requirement to perform some work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, the role is primarily on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility most of the time. Limited remote work may be a possibility at the discretion of the business.

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BS in Physics, Optics, Electro-Optics, Electrical Engineering (EE), or equivalent with 4+ years of experience working with complex EO/IR systems; or MS with 2+ years of experience; or Ph.D. with 0+ years of experience in the areas defined above
Experience working independently and interacting effectively with project management to achieve project goals.
In-depth knowledge of one or more optical system specialties; i.e. lasers, precision pointing of laser beams, design of pointing systems, performance testing of optical components and subsystems, atmospheric correction, optical communications, etc.
Modeling and simulation expertise in at least one common language (i.e. MATLAB, Mathcad, Mathematica, Python, C++, etc.)
Ability to obtain DoW Secret clearance with SCI and SAP accesses.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of mechanical, electrical, optical, software and systems engineers
Proficiency in at least one optical application including infrared countermeasures, passive detection and tracking, LIDAR, coherent LIDAR, remote sensing, or laser communications
Experience implementing systems engineering practices and working knowledge of DoD product development lifecycle
Active clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.

Job Ident #: 121753BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

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Job Info

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs