BAE Systems, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Engineer Senior Principal II - Payload Performance Lead
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $254K/yr
10+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is seeking a talented and motivated RF Systems Analyst to support their team in developing cutting-edge RF payload solutions. The role involves providing systems engineering leadership, leading performance analysis, and collaborating with various engineering disciplines to develop and analyze system designs.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide systems engineering leadership of technical teams to design, build, and operate complex systems including missions, payloads, and instruments
Lead system level performance analysis for a variety of remote sensing payloads. System level performance includes spatial, spectral, and radiometric performance
Lead decomposition and allocation of electro-optical (EO) or RF payload requirements to lower-level specifications. Refine requirements as necessary
Synthesize and analyze payload system performance for compliance and verification of requirements
Develop and monitor the margin management philosophy throughout the program lifecycle
Explore system interfaces and development of payload Interface Control Documents (ICD)
Collaborate with subject matter experts from other disciplines including calibration, optical, thermal, and focal plane subsystems to develop state-of-the-art system designs and analyze performance of hardware demonstrations
Work alongside AI&T engineers to support the test configurations, verification approaches, and analysis plans necessary for payload verification
Lead the development, test and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment and systems as required
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
Work closely with hardware engineers to develop state-of-the-art system designs and analyze performance of hardware demonstrations
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
Qualification
Required
BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related 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
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
Strong analytic modeling capabilities
Demonstrated technical and interpersonal skills—ability to work with a diverse 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
Preferred
10 years with EO and/or RF sensing payload and mission architecture for the intelligence community
Current, active TS/SCI or DOD TS security clearance
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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