Principal Scientist

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a motivated Principal Scientist for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force's acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).
Do you enjoy developing leading-edge solutions that make sense of imagery, video, and other sophisticated sensor data? Is your approach towards problem solving driven by persistence, innovation, teamwork and a willingness to meet challenges head on? If so, a career with the BAE Systems Air and Space Force Digital Transformation Office (DTO) may be right for you.
The DTO Team, headquartered adjacent to Hill Air Force Base, UT develops state-of-the art software, tools, and other products for sensor-data processing, analysis, storage, and visualization for challenging problems in the areas of video analytics, image processing, and other temporal data sources. We utilize advanced techniques for data science, machine learning, computer vision, statistical analysis, and cloud computing to discover meaning in diverse data sets associated with the Air Force's next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and other warfighting domains. We develop sophisticated software and other solutions for a multitude of critical challenges facing the ICBM and other mission spaces. Our culture is defined by collaboration and excellence, and as such, you will be paired with a mentor within a small team environment to facilitate a smooth onboarding process as you become familiar with our missions and the technologies we employ to deliver discriminating capabilities to our customers.
Job Details
As a member of the Digital Transformation Office, you will contribute to a highly-motivated small team responsible for development and deployment of software, data analysis, and diverse capabilities for client-driven programs, and the integration of these technologies into BAE Systems products and customer platforms.
The ideal candidate enjoys learning in a challenging technical environment; collaborating on multiple teams and projects; and can apply their technical skill and innovation towards solving real-world problems.
You will work with research scientists and engineers to implement advanced algorithms, software, and models for a broad array of applications including computer vision, machine learning, data fusion, data science, and other advanced analytics. This work will be performed working directly with an experienced cross-functional development team utlilizing a development platform/ environment that aligns with DevSecOps and GitOps principles towards CI/CD.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it can be offered as hybrid work format, with time split between working remotely, with planned onsite collaboration and lab time as well as customer demonstrations and engagements.
The position is being filled as a part of the Future ICBM Sustainment and Acquisition Construct (FISAC) under which BAE Systems augments organic government resources by providing breadth and depth of capabilities for system engineering and integration, risk management, technical assessment, acquisition program management, strategy development, organization and change management, interface with operations and logistics, business analysis, mission effectiveness, and ICBM Demonstration / Validation (Dem/Val) Integrated Applications Programs. Positions will be located at or near Hill AFB, Utah, or other select BAE Systems locations.
Why BAE Systems? BAE Systems is the third largest defense contractor in the world with an exceptional, mission-focused culture. The 800+ BAE Systems employees and sub-contractors located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah are aligned to the United States Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center. We support the Center in sustainment of the existing LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) weapon system and acquisition of its replacement, the YLGM-182A Sentinel, formerly known as Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). We are a valued mission partner delivering daily excellence and innovative solutions to our government customers. BAE Systems has earned accolades as a "Top Workplace" in Utah based on employee feedback for three consecutive years, earning special distinction for providing a healthy work-life balance for our valued employees. We work very hard to ensure this is a great place to work!
Why Utah? You've got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with a diverse and eclectic culture and truly offers a new experience for anyone willing to search. We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, and camping, boating and world class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics. The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and famous first National Park in the world, Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including multiple professional sports teams. It is a western states hub for exceptional, cutting edge medical care with people traveling from across the region for a range of nationally renowned specialty care centers and doctors. The Salt Lake International Airport is expanding and offers easy direct access to just about anywhere you want to fly.
Why Sentinel? The Sentinel Program is an enormous and complex "Mega-Project" modernizing the entire ICBM weapon system deployed across tens of thousands of square miles in five states. Without a doubt Sentinel is one of the DOD's most important acquisition efforts for the next decade, if not longer. It includes a complete refurbishment of hundreds of aging Minuteman III ICBM facilities to secure and support a newly designed, technologically advanced ballistic missile. It will also provide an entirely new command and control system as well as vast array of required support equipment specifically engineered to operate and sustain the new weapon system over the decades ahead. Sentinel is the Department of Defense's newest official "program of record" having just achieved Milestone B and enjoys broad, strong support at the national level. It is a long-term project with the weapon system anticipated to deploy over a nine-year period beginning in 2026 and remain operational until at least 2075. Sentinel is a career defining program that will present unique and challenging opportunities that simply available with smaller projects.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
7+ Years progressive experience with BS (2 years with Masters, 0 years with PhD) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics, Physics, Statistics or other relevant discipline
Demonstrated ability to:

• Develop, transform, and models data to improve decision making through data extraction and manipulation of data sets
• Create workflows and predictive models for application to diverse problem sets, either independently, or as part of a cross functional team, depending on scope of the project
• Conduct statistical analysis on data to ensure correct predictive forecasting
• Manage requested capabilities by capturing and validating requirements of the project while assessing your assigned contribution to the effort
• Assess effectiveness of developed solutions/ models/ work product for the intended purpose and collaborate with the team & customer to continuously enhance and advance new capabilities (including briefing, demonstrating, facilitating, and engaging as needed to ensure effective collaborations and outcome-driven contributions
• Ability to obtain DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Lead, manage, and mentor junior scientists and interns
• Have experience in Python, Anaconda, and Pandas
• Have experience in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Statistical Analysis
• Have a track record of developing and organizing your own projects

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $91980 - $156330
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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.