FAST Labs - R3 Software Research Engineer

BAE Systems; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 146,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative research organization is seeking a Research Engineer to lead groundbreaking projects in RF and cyber technologies. In this full-time on-site role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop advanced software solutions and mentor junior engineers. Your expertise will drive the transition of cutting-edge research into practical applications, ensuring that the next generation of technology meets the highest standards. Join a team committed to fearless innovation and make a significant impact in the defense sector.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Plan

Recognition Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical experience in software, systems, and hardware.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D programs as Principal Investigator or Engineering Lead.
• Define engineering best practices for technology transition.

Skills

Software Development

Multi-disciplinary Problem Solving

Containerization (Docker)

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MagicDraw

Job description

**Job Description**

FAST Labs is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on never been done before challenges. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) sector. Internal to FAST Labs, the R3 Product Line is seeking a Research Engineer to support and/or lead programs in our Converged Solution (CS) and RF Exploitation Architectures (REXAS) Tech Areas. These Tech Areas develop novel technologies ranging from the next generation of new RF/cyber algorithms to demonstration of advanced EW capabilities in integrated systems at government ranges. A FAST Labs Research Engineer (RE) can have various roles on programs. This can range from a project technical lead owning the vision of the technical scope of work to subject matter expert called on to solve challenging multi-discipline problems within the organization. The focus of this role will be to define software and systems best practices that enable rapid development and integration of new R&D capabilities with enough design rigor and documentation to streamline technology transition into higher TRL products. Below are some detailed responsibilities of a Research Engineer in the R3 Product Line.

Responsibilities:

+ Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or Engineering Lead on higher TRL software focused research and development (R&D) programs

+ Collaborate with Program Engineering Manager (PEM) to define an executable scope for the program

+ Technical interface with to Customer, Program Management, and Executive Leadership

+ Understand requirements, use cases, missions and constraints and define an executable scope of work to meet the customer objectives

+ Subject matter experiment that can be called upon to solve challenging multi-disciplinary problems

+ Ensure software architecture design and implementation meets technical requirements and customer/mission within the cost and schedule constraints.

+ Define engineering best practices for R&D programs that enable technology transition to EMD programs

+ Provide insight and leadership of change management as R&D programs evolve over the project lifecycle

+ Mentor junior engineers to continuously build a pipeline of talent with diverse discipline (HW, SW, and Systems) experience

+ Effectively communicate with clear, concise messaging to teams and leadership

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 in Engineering or similar field

+ Active DoD Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI and SAP clearances

+ Minimum 10 years of technical experience and capabilities relevant to the business

+ Work experience across multiple disciplines (Software, Systems, and Hardware)

+ Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker) and developing software in containerized environments.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Master s Degree in Engineering or similar field

+ Experience/familiarity with some of the following topics:

+ RF/Digital Signal Processing

+ Electronic Warfare, Electronic Attack, and Electronic Support Measures

+ Cyber vulnerability research and reverse engineering

+ Tactical space

+ Multi-domain operations

+ Experience in bidding, selling and winning new business

+ Model based systems engineering experience with tools such as MagicDraw and applying them to software architectures

+ Demonstrated ability to communicate technical project performance with leadership

+ Demonstrated ability to provide a technical vision and delegate tasking effectively to multi-discipline teams that could be dispersed across multiple locations

+ Demonstrated understanding of software configuration management principles, practices and tools

+ Demonstrated understanding of secure software development approaches and implementations

+ Familiarity with DoD software development approaches

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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.

**FAST Labs - R3 Software Research Engineer**

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