THAAD Test Solutions IPT Technical Lead

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from providing the latest in missile seeker innovations to autonomous smart munitions. 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®.”

BAE Systems, Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions (PGSS) Product Line has an immediate opening for an experienced Test Solutions IPT Technical Lead specializing in support to the Terminal High Area Altitude Defense (THAAD) Missile Seeker portfolio. The successful candidate will have combination of direct experience developing Test Solutions in Electro-Optical/Infrared domain. The candidate must understand lab environment testing concepts and integration of systems, sub-assemblies, and components. This individual will interface with the PLEL, PEMs and Discipline Leads and guide the system test solution leads to develop and maintain production test stands.
Responsibilities may include:

• Communicates Test Solutions improvements to the process to the Discipline Leads
• Accountable for supporting the development of the test architectural, performance, and implementation modeling processes and plans
• Ensures alignment between Systems, Software, Hardware MBE Models, and integrated test.
• Identifies Test Solutions technical risks and opportunities to the Chief Engineer (CE) and supports the management of risks and opportunities
• Execute to the Approved Certification Plan (ACP). Provides guidance and mentorship to the technical work of assigned engineers
• Owns and manages the Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)
• Supports the customer through the Program Engineering Manager, Chief Engineer and Program Manager, as requested.

• Ensures that the current technology deployed provides the means to complete the assigned project
• Outlines current tools and evaluates new tools which could provide a more productive way to completing the tasks

This position will require you to be onsite at Nashua, NH 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, it will be performed full-time on site.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree of Science in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or Computer Science with 10 years of applicable work experience
• Possess an active US Government Security Clearance
• Experienced background in Electro-Optical / Infrared Sensor systems, modeling, test and diagnostics, for active and passive system solutions
• Experience providing technical expertise for Test Solutions on complex programs
• Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams
• Leading test stand design, development, integration, and verification
• Experience leading and mentoring a team to create and upgrade test equipment for use in production

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with NI LabWindows CVI, NI TestStand or C++
• Ability to Troubleshoot System Software/Hardware Problems
• Advanced circuit analysis skills to support troubleshooting and diagnosing issues
• Experience with high performance data acquisition and control applications
• Experience with various communication protocols such as Ethernet TCP/IP, Telnet, RS-485, HotLink, IEEE-488, USB, etc.
• Experience in one or more software languages: ANSI C NI CVI, C++, C#, MATLAB

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.