Systems Engineer Senior Principal II BMC3 Chief Architect

BAE Systems; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Engineer to leverage advanced image processing techniques for mission effectiveness. This role involves applying scientific analysis to space domain awareness data, optimizing ground and space data processing systems, and enhancing capabilities through innovative technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mission planning, cloud-computing architectures, and strong leadership skills. Join a collaborative team committed to integrity and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact high-stakes projects and enhance national security.

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

Paid parental leave

Recognition program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in scientific analysis of space domain awareness data.
• Broad experience with multiple phenomenologies and mission planning.
• Experience in cloud-computing architectures and Agile processes.

Responsibilities

• Apply data processing and scientific analysis across multiple mission areas.
• Prepare and give presentations to peers and management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across sectors.

Skills

Scientific analysis of space domain awareness data

Object correlation and tracking

Modeling & Simulation

Programming languages (MATLAB, Python)

Experience with multiple phenomenologies (EO/IR, Radar, Passive RF)

Mission planning and tasking for SDA sensors

Cloud-computing architectures

Agile software development processes

Customer relationship management

Presentation skills

Education

BS degree in Engineering or related technical field

Master's Degree or Ph.D. in related field

Tools

DS9

IDASS

STK

ODTK

AFSIM

Job description

**Job Description**

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The successful candidate will apply knowledge of image processing and exploitation techniques to improve tasking and planning to improve mission effectiveness as well as investigating innovative and emerging technologies to incorporate into multi-phenomenology data fusion, analysis, and execution. Evaluations of commercial, academic, and outside approaches and algorithms, development of measures of effectiveness, improvements to system capabilities, and creation of new procedures is commonplace. Formal and informal written reports and briefings are necessary to capture plans, schedules, status updates and results, and communicating strategy to a broad audience of internal performers and customers.

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:**

+ Apply data processing and scientific analysis of space domain awareness data, across multiple phenomenology and mission areas.

+ Interact with ground and space data processing systems to assess areas of improvement and optimization.

+ Prepare and give presentations to peers/management/customers.

+ New business support in the form of proposal writing and/or cost/schedule estimation.

+ Coordination across the portfolio ensuring proper ownership and execution of tasking.

+ Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the sector and work to establish new relationships with other sectors

+ Improve, document, and share new capabilities and technologies across the sector.

+ Communicate effectively in writing and presentations.

+ 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 technical field is required plus 10 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 TS/SCI security clearance is required.

+ Broad experience in scientific analysis of space domain awareness data:

+ Experience with multiple phenomenologies: (EO/IR, Radar, Passive RF) with an emphasis on EO image formation

+ Object correlation and tracking

+ Modeling & Simulation

+ Experience with mission planning and tasking for SDA sensors and architectures.

+ Experience in micro-services based, cloud-computing architectures and Agile software development processes.

+ Embedded and hosted system experience.

+ Additional experience includes scientifically processing various imagery types from National, Civil, and Commercial imaging systems, proficiency with techniques, algorithms, and scientific analysis of imagery data processing using DS9, IDASS, or others.

+ Experience in architectural modeling tools such as STK, ODTK, and AFSIM.

+ Customer Relationships: Knowledge of missions and customers across core technologies areas. Knowledge/experience working with critical customer base and experienced at establishing relationships with key personnel within customer community.

+ Good presentation skills with experience presenting technical results to senior customers and technical review meetings.

+ Ability to interface with technicians, peers, senior-level engineers, business development, management.

+ Ability to contribute to the success of small teams through excellent leadership and teamwork.

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Experience in programming languages such as MATLAB or Python.

+ Knowledge of state estimation, Kalman filtering, and orbital mechanics.

**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.

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