What You’ll Do
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 6 or more years related experience
Each higher-level degree, i.e., master’s degree and/or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. 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.
Primary Technical Proficiency
Image Processing: Mastery of image processing techniques and target detection in Hyperspectral / EO-IR imagery.
Event Characterization: Expertise in extracting relevant event information from remote sensing data.
AI/ML: Proficiency in applying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to signal or image processing.
Geospatial Intelligence: Deep understanding of GEOINT principles.
Coordinate Systems: Proficiency in using ECEF (Earth-Centered, Earth-Fixed) and ECI (Earth-Centered Inertial) coordinate systems.
Computing: Proficiency in high-level computing languages, specifically Python or MATLAB.
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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Education & Experience: Preference for candidates exceeding the required years of experience for their respective degree level.
Geolocation: Expertise in target geolocation from imagery.
Tracking & Track Fusion: Experience with target tracking and track correlation.
Applied Sciences: A foundation in Applied Mathematics and Physics.
Multi-Sensor Fusion: Experience fusing data from multiple sensors and sensor types
Near-Real-Time Processing: Experience transitioning algorithms to automated processing chains that ingest data as they are received and produce products with short turn-around times.
Collaborative Mindset: A commitment to innovation and the ability to establish effective working relationships across Strategic Business Units and Strategic Capabilities Units.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.