Systems Engineer II - Seeker Design

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Huntsville, AL, USA
Hybrid
72K-123K Annually
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Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Develops RF seeker systems for precision guidance and sensing applications. Responsibilities include requirements generation, system design, modeling and simulation, prototype hardware and software testing, integration, troubleshooting, production support, and radar technology improvements. The role requires collaboration within integrated product teams and hands-on laboratory work involving radar, RF, and multimodal seeker technologies.
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BAE Systems' Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has immediate openings for junior level Systems Engineers for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line specializing in RF Seeker development IRADs and programs.
See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics -from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. 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 Huntsville, AL-based junior-level Systems Engineers to join a growing team developing cutting-edge capabilities in multimodal/multifunction seekers. You will serve as a technical contributor on our integrated product team in the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) product line. As a junior-level contributor, you will be mentored as part of a team 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 have the opportunity to participate in efforts across the full spectrum of technology maturation ranging from systems requirements generation, system design, modeling & simulation, integration & test, and support to production. You will work with other engineering staff & team leaders to grow our knowledge and capabilities through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, Agile retrospectives and product/process improvements in Radar seeker technology.
The successful candidate will have had exposure to Radar and RF concepts and systems and have a strong math aptitude. The candidate should also be comfortable in a lab environment where hands on testing of prototype hardware and software is conducted in support of Radar / RF based systems.
Because this role will periodically support a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely, pending Supervisor review and approval.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • Relevant work experience, Internships, and/or course work focused on RF Seekers, Radar systems integration, modeling, test and/or trouble-shooting
  • Strong mathematics skills and interests
  • Experience working with hardware in a lab environment
  • US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoW Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Advanced (MS or higher) degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent
  • Understanding of one or more radar modalities to include pulsed-Doppler, SAR, and HRR
  • Experienced in a combination of CPU, GPU, & FPGA Radar signal processing and control
  • Experienced in multi-modal Seeker technologies (RF, EO/IR, SAL, GPS, VBN)
  • Digital Engineering, Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML), Model Based Agile Engineering (Value Driven Digital Threads) and Agile Mindset principle, practices & processes and tools & techniques

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Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655
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.
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BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
  • Relevant work experience, internships, or coursework focused on RF seekers, radar systems integration, modeling, testing, or troubleshooting
  • Strong mathematics skills and interest
  • Experience working with hardware in a laboratory environment
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain a Department of War Secret clearance
  • Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or equivalent
  • Understanding of pulsed-Doppler, SAR, or HRR radar modalities
  • Experience with CPU, GPU, and FPGA radar signal processing and control
  • Experience with multimodal seeker technologies including RF, EO/IR, SAL, GPS, or VBN
  • Experience with digital engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering, SysML, model-based agile engineering, digital threads, and Agile practices

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