Engineer Senior Principal – Systems – EO Payload Performance Analyst

BAE Systems; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a talented Payload Systems Performance Analyst to join our Space and Mission Systems team in Colorado. You will perform end-to-end payload performance analyses for EO sensors, evaluate radiometric, spatial, and spectral performance, and develop models for sensor prediction and verification.

Responsibilities include interfacing with Systems Engineering, AI&T, and hardware teams, supporting program gates, and delivering insights that inform design trades and mission

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related field is required with 8+ years of related experience
• Experience with Excel and MATLAB programming is required; familiarity with Python, IDL, STK, DOORS is preferred
• Current, active security clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph is required
• Experience across RF, tactical, or EO system programs from concept to post-delivery support
• Experience analyzing payload systems, identifying key performance drivers, and modeling performance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team and meet schedules

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end payload performance analysis for EO payloads including multispectral systems in visible and IR
• Conduct radiometric, spatial, and spectral performance assessments (calibration, SNR, MTF/PSF, spectral response)
• Simulate unresolved imagery to derive system performance metrics and observables
• Develop modeling and simulation approaches for payload and sensor performance predictions and verification
• Support requirements development, performance budgeting, and verification/validation activities
• Interface with systems engineering, algorithm development, calibration, image processing, and mission operations teams
• Collaborate with AI&T engineers to support test configurations and validation plans
• Work with hardware engineers to analyze performance of demonstrations
• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, management, and customers
• Support program gates (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) and maintain a regular on-site work schedule
• Establish productive relationships within departments and SBUs

Skills

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

IDL

STK

DOORS

C

C++

Job description

Job Description

Join our team and launch your career! BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a talented and motivated Payload Systems Performance Analyst with expertise in payload performance characterization and imagery analysis to support the development, evaluation, and operational assessment of advanced remote sensing and electro-optical (EO) systems. This role focuses on analysis of payload performance across radiometric, spatial, and spectral domains, including the assessment of unresolved imagery products.

The ideal candidate combines systems engineering fundamentals with deep technical experience in imaging phenomenology, sensor characterization, and analytical modeling to evaluate payload performance across mission scenarios and environmental conditions.

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:

• Perform end-to-end payload performance analysis for a variety of electro-optical (EO) payloads including multispectral remote sensing systems in the visible and IR.

• Conduct radiometric, spatial, and spectral performance assessments, including radiometric calibration, SNR evaluation, MTF/PSF characterization, and spectral response analysis.

• Simulate and analyze unresolved and partially resolved imagery to derive system performance metrics, target characterization, and mission-relevant observables.

• Develop and execute modeling and simulation approaches for payload and sensor performance predictions and requirements verification.

• Support requirements development, performance budgeting, and verification/validation activities for payload systems.

• Evaluate sensor performance impacts due to atmosphere, illumination geometry, platform motion, and environmental conditions.

• Interface with systems engineering, algorithm development, calibration, image processing, and mission operations teams to support integrated payload solutions.

• Work alongside AI&T engineers to support the test configurations, verification approaches, and analysis and test plans necessary for payload verification.

• Work closely with hardware engineers to develop state-of-the-art system designs and analyze performance of hardware demonstrations.

• Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, management, and/or customers, as required.

• Support program gates such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and payload sell-off.

• 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 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.

• A current, active Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph.

• Experience with Excel and MATLAB programming is required. Familiarity with other analytical tools, such as Python, C, C , IDL, STK, DOORS.

• Experience in multiple lifecycle phases in RF, tactical, or electro-optical system programs from concept development and program kick- off through post-delivery support.

• Experience with analysis of payload systems, dissection of complex problems, and identification of key performance drivers.

• Solid analytic modeling capabilities.

• Demonstrated technical and interpersonal skillsability to work with a team, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects.

• Effective communication skills are essential, including the ability to understand the team s needs, ask insightful questions, and provide clear communication of proposed solutions

LI-GJ1

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 8 years with EO and/or RF sensing payload and mission architecture for the intelligence community.

• Current, active TS/SCI or DoW TS security clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 – $226035

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.

Engineer Senior Principal – Systems – EO Payload Performance Analyst

128640BR

EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression