Electronic Attack Sr Principal Systems Engineer

BAE Systems; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Electronic Attack Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves developing cutting-edge Electronic Warfare systems that enhance air vehicle survivability. You will engage in systems engineering, manage complex requirements, and contribute to the design and integration of advanced capabilities. Join a flexible work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on national security while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you are passionate about technology and defense, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability Coverage

Life and Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Electronic Warfare systems.
• Knowledge of EA and ESM systems architectures.
• Experience with systems engineering across the development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop new EA capabilities for EW systems.
• Perform systems engineering functions and manage requirements.
• Conduct system architecture trade studies and integration tests.

Skills

Electronic Attack (EA)

Electronic Warfare (EW)

Radar Signal Processing

Systems Engineering

Digital Signal Processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Systems, Software, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

**Job Description**

Ready to make a difference? We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, and want to develop, build and work on the world s most advanced electromagnetic spectrum operations systems detecting, locating and countering threats for joint and international aircrew. We develop highly sophisticated digital Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and we are looking for motivated and positive minded engineers highly skilled in Electronic Attack (EA) to join cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams. Key EW program objectives are to improve/enhance air vehicle survivability, through the abilities to detect, deny, deceive, degrade and/or disrupt adversaries Integrated Air Defenses. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future, and you can, too. 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. Come build your career with us.

This position will involve developing new EA capabilities for application in EW systems and performing systems engineering functions such as developing and managing systems level requirements, developing operational systems concepts, performing system architecture trade studies, originating design concepts or performing systems level integration and test for highly complex systems, and preparing and/or delivering basic customer and technical presentations.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

Bachelor s Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

Experience with offensive (stand-off/escort) and/or defensive (self-protection) EA systems.

EW system design knowledge as it relates to the detection and countering of radar and missile system engagements.

Understands EA/ESM systems architectures

Experience with systems engineering activities across the development cycle (analysis/decomposition/derivation/allocation of requirements, system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test).

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

- M.S. in either Systems, Software, or Electrical Engineering.

- Active United States Top Secret security clearance

- Additional skills within the Electronic Attack (EA)/Electronic Warfare Support (ES) divisions of Electronic Warfare (EW) to include:

- In-depth understanding of radar signal processing techniques including Electronic Protection (EP).

- Understands radar operation and employment including cooperative engagements.

- Understands digital signal processing concepts including FFT and DRFM.

- Understanding of advanced antenna technologies and performance. Ability to model antenna impacts on received and transmitted signals. Understanding of antenna patterns, polarization, bandwidth, beamwidth etc.

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $142205 - $241749

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.

**Electronic Attack Sr Principal Systems Engineer**

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