FAST Labs - Optical Systems Senior Scientist

Scientist / R&D Systems Engineer The BAE Systems FAST Labs™ Sensor Technologies (ST) product line develops next-generation lasers, precision optical pointers, advanced seekers, and expendables. ST has established itself as a market leader in the development of EO/IR and RF technologies. Within ST, the Electro-Optic Sensing Solutions technology area focus on cutting-edge Electro-Optical Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, lasers, and sensing systems to meet our customers' emerging mission needs. EOSS is seeking a Scientist / R&D Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be a technical individual contributor with opportunities to gain responsibility for developing and demonstrating next-generation EO/IR sensors, systems, and techniques. Projects range from initial concept development through full system demonstration in relevant environments. Specific job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Model, analyze, and test EO/IR systems and components for a variety of military/commercial applications Execute and analyze EO/IR laboratory and field experiments Develop and demonstrate advanced algorithms, measurement techniques, and systems prototypes Work in interdisciplinary teams to meet program technical and schedule goals Develop proposals for novel technologies, algorithms, or systems Interface directly with R&D government customers This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility. Limited remote work may be a possibility at the discretion of the business. Required Education, Experience, & Skills: BS in Physics, Optics, Electro-Optics, Electrical Engineering (EE), or equivalent with 4+ years of experience working with complex EO/IR systems; or MS with 2+ years of experience; or Ph.D. with 0+ years of experience in the areas defined above Experience working independently and interacting effectively with project management to achieve project goals. In-depth knowledge of one or more optical system specialties; i.e. lasers, precision pointing of laser beams, design of pointing systems, performance testing of optical components and subsystems, atmospheric correction, optical communications, etc. Modeling and simulation expertise in at least one common language (i.e. MATLAB, Mathcad, Mathematica, Python, C++, etc.)US citizenship status and ability to obtain a US security clearance. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams consisting of mechanical, electrical, optical, software and systems engineers Expertise in at least one optical application including infrared countermeasures, passive detection and tracking, LIDAR, coherent LIDAR, remote sensing, or laser communications Experience implementing systems engineering practices and working knowledge of DoW product development lifecycle Active Secret DoW or DoE clearance Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914 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.