Senior Systems Engineer - ATA/ATR Algorithms Lead

Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
BAE Systems’ Precision Strike (PS) Business Area has an immediate opening for an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong embedded systems and algorithms background to lead Automatic Target Acquisition (ATA) and Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) development and demonstrations for the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS), SureStrike™ Product Line.

See what you are missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from GPS devices for munitions and platforms to multi-function seekers that enable detecting threats for precision strike. Drawing strength from our differences, we are innovating for the future. 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 us at BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Huntsville, AL-based Systems Engineer to join a growing team developing cutting-edge capabilities in multimodal/multifunction seekers. You will serve as a technical lead within the SureStrike™ product team focused on ATA and ATR algorithm maturity, implementation, and demonstration. As a senior-level contributor, you will be directly responsible for deeply impactful technical contributions to next generation military autonomy; collaborate with a distributed and highly-skilled development team; as well as lead customer engagement and relationship management. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in efforts across the full-spectrum of technology maturation ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD R&D prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems – a wealth of opportunity to expand technical breadth and depth for anyone along a technical and/or Chief Engineering career path.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Sensor algorithm development and operational deployment experience. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have balanced experience in signal/image processing, target tracking, data fusion, embedded systems, and simulation – both digital and hardware in the loop. Finally, the ideal candidate will have strong Customer and Executive leadership communication and briefing skills.

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.

Because this role will periodically support a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely, pending Supervisor review and approval.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of 6 years' experience
• Must hold a Secret clearance and be eligible to obtain Top Secret clearance
• Experienced in sensor algorithm development and operational deployment
• Possess a balanced experience mix in signal/image processing, target tracking, data fusion, embedded systems, and simulation
• Excellent communication and briefing skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced (MS or higher) degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent
• Experience with sensor architecture development, requirements derivation, and trade studies
• Knowledge of imaging sensor modalities
• Demonstrated experience developing ATA/ATR algorithms
• Experienced in developing tactically relevant AI/ML solutions

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120874 - $205486

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.