Senior Principal Engineer—Sensor and Optical Systems

Job Description

BAE Systems seeks a leader with a broad technical background. The ideal candidate is an optical and material science SME with experience in nonlinear and small form factor optics. Extensive experience with GmAPD detector calibration and testing is critical. The engineer will support optical and radiation hardening for programs of record and IRADs and support sensor concept development for RFI and Proposals. If you're a seasoned expert in these areas with a passion for deeply technical work and driving technical innovation, we encourage you to apply.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Become a sensor, coating, and optical Systems Engineering SME to support IRADS and CRADs across our Sensor product lines and programs of record. • Perform as a materials science SME for our Lambda program: materials specifications, analyses, and performance assessments. • Support our Nonlinear Optics IR&Ds: (Polychrome and Polymorph). • Support our Small Form Factor IR&D. • Support GmAPD improvements: detector calibration, yield, testing, optical and radiation hardening for programs of record (Zeus, Nemesis, Helios) and IRADs (Ignite). • Support sensor concept development for RFI responses and proposals. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. • May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience. • Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. • Nonlinear Optics Background. • Optical Material expertise in design, development, prototyping and testing. • Expertise in optical sensor testing and calibration. • Optical coating experience. • Experience with Python or other programming and modeling languages. • Experience working with DoW and/or IC technical support contractors and program technical representatives. • Experience with rapid prototyping and/or hardware demonstrations. • Experience with scoping and executing production programs and/or IRAD programs. • Experience operating within classified program environments. • Customer interfacing and proposal development. • Superb presenter with documented presentation experience to grow new business opportunities. • Excellent written communication and technology evaluation skills. • Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant technical environments. #LI-GJ1