Senior Principal Systems Engineer II: ACES Chief Engineer

BAE Systems; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chief Engineer in the CEMA Business Area, where you will lead innovative projects in electronic warfare. This role involves assessing customer technical requirements and guiding the development of advanced threat detection solutions. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the aerospace and defense industry, tackling complex challenges that protect those who protect us. With a commitment to innovation and a collaborative work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Apply now to be part of a dedicated team shaping the future of technology.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Subject Matter Expert in RF EW payloads.
• Active Secret Security clearance required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical efforts for a major new program in electronic warfare.
• Ensure developed systems meet customer needs and requirements.

Skills

RF EW payloads expertise

Technical leadership

Designing and integrating payloads

Requirements development

Education

MS in Computer Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Physics

Tools

MagicDraw

Job description

Job Description

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.

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re 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. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. We are a product driven business that leverages Electronic Systems (ES) technology know-how to be an agile leader in game-changing electronic mission and control solutions that enable our customers to create a safer and cleaner world.

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced and energetic Chief Engineer (CE) to help lead our established and rapidly expanding engineering team in the CEMA Business Area. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. We are looking for a CE who can successfully assess customer technical requirements and lead the effort to derive the system technical baseline for a major new program. In this role you will be the hands on technical lead of a program, ensuring the system(s), product(s), and service(s) being developed and delivered are viable, fit for purpose, and will satisfy customer needs, product/system requirements, and the mission and/or application. ACES is a dynamic and growing product line with several advanced technology development programs as well as high-rate production programs with a common mission to protect the warfighter. Apply now to join a dedicated team designing and building innovative products that will continue to lead the industry in Electronic Warfare (EW) Solutions.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

1. Active Secret Security clearance and ability to obtain Special Access clearances
2. At least 10 years direct experience as Subject Matter Expert in RF EW payloads
3. Experience designing, building, testing and integrating small form factor payloads
4. Demonstrated experience as a technical leader

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

1. MS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related discipline
2. Requirements development and derivation from top-level needs down to sub-system needs
3. Authoring white papers/RFIs for US Gov't customers
4. Leading or contributing significantly to proposals
5. MBSE experience with MagicDraw
6. SCI Eligible

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

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.

Senior Principal Systems Engineer II: ACES Chief Engineer

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