Senior Systems Engineer - Space Systems

BAE Systems, Inc.; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense and aerospace company as a Senior Systems Engineer in their Space Systems division. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to integrate advanced technologies serving critical missions. The role offers competitive benefits, including health insurance and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in a related engineering discipline.
• Active Top Secret/ SCI clearance required.
• Ability to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification within 3-6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and test Digital Signal Processing solutions.
• Support ongoing mission-related activities including operational anomaly resolution.
• Collaborate with engineers on problem-solving.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Systems Engineer - Space Systems role at BAE Systems, Inc.

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior Systems Engineer - Space Systems role at BAE Systems, Inc.

Job Description 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.

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems (C4ISRS) Business area provides actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas to the stars. Space Systems is a premier provider of advanced high-reliability space electronics and mission systems. Our products have enabled a wide variety of civil, commercial, and national security space missions for over 25 years. We’re leading the way with the development of advanced processing solutions, RF and optical payloads, and cross-domain solutions that enable our customers to deliver mission capability that was previously not achievable.

As a Senior Systems Engineer in the Space System Product line, your responsibilities will include:

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to integrate and test Digital Signal Processing solutions for the warfighter
• Integrating and testing newly developed software capabilities on multiple processing platforms including cloud, VPC, and Mission Unique environments
• Provide support to ongoing mission-related activities, including operational anomaly resolution
• Support Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) integration, test, and deployment
• Support key customer milestones
• Collaborate with other engineers to solve challenging problems and contribute to the growth of the product area
  
  

This position is based out of our Merrimack NH facilities in the Northeast.

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

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline and 4+ years' experience
• Active Top Secret/ SCI clearance
• Experience understanding the System Engineering lifecycle and processes.
• Exposure to System Integration and Test activities
• Team player with a proactive attitude and ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment
• Motivated self-starter with good problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
• Ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification within 3-6 months of hire
• Ability to be submitted for and obtain a polygraph
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Cloud Computing knowledge or experience
• Understanding of Software Defined Radio architecture
• RF Domain Experience
• Experience with Agile Methodologies and Tools
• Strong oral and written communications skills including technical documentation development
• Planning and organization skills; Attention to detail; possessing a drive for continuous improvement and product ownership
• Possess active CompTIA Security+ certification
  
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BAE Systems, Inc. by 2x

Get notified about new Senior System Engineer jobs in Merrimack, NH.

Merrimack, NH $95,106.00-$161,680.00 2 days ago

Nashua, NH $95,106.00-$161,680.00 3 days ago

Nashua, NH $77,809.00-$132,275.00 2 weeks ago

Nashua, NH $77,809.00-$132,275.00 1 week ago

Solutionhealth - Finance Systems Administrator - Physician Finance EHS - EPN-EPS - Full Time

Nashua, NH $182,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago

Systems and Solutions Engineer, Professional Services

Chelmsford, MA $115,000.00-$125,000.00 3 days ago

Nashua, NH $182,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago

Tewksbury, MA $82,000.00-$164,000.00 2 weeks ago

Tewksbury, MA $66,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago

Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Network Systems

Nashua, NH $130,355.00-$221,603.00 1 week ago

Senior Software Systems Quality Engineer

Manchester, NH $117,400.00-$150,000.00 3 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.