Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Through research programs funded by science and technology R&D organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, the research and development team in FAST Labs collaborate across the enterprise. On this team, you'll have the opportunity to create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing.

About the Role:
Ready to make a difference? BAE Systems is looking for Integration and Test Lead to work as part of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to design, integrate, debug, and test novel RF systems. Focused on delivering innovative solutions, individual technical contributions on a range of Programs will include test planning activities, system integration & test, qualification testing, and test execution in a field deployment environment. Responsibilities may include:

Provide technical oversight to integration & test (I&T) efforts to ensure that the overall I&T program will adequately confirm to expectations
Leading a small, medium or large team of engineers on RF related programs
Creating system test plans, procedures, and reports
Leading product integration and verification
Supports proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost and schedule estimating, and presentation activities.
Support program technical execution and ensure a proper amount of engineering rigor is applied
Develop test and verification strategies that help minimize program cost and technical risk
Define test and verification methods, events, and constraints for all requirements; develop and manage the overall Program Test Plan.
Design test and validation approaches to ensure the system fulfills its operational objectives and stake-holder requirements in its intended operational setting.
Work with customer and program leadership to coordinate, schedule, and ensure readiness to perform test events
Lead by example and be willing to mentor, coach, train, guide, direct and advise teammates

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree of Science (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:
- 8+ Years with BS
- 6+ Years with MS
- 4+ Year with PHD
Leadership skills and experience directing and mentoring engineers on complex RF programs
Expert in effectively documenting, communicating, leading and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations.
Experience performing systems engineering activities such as system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test)
Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams
EVMS certification and previous CAM experience a plus
Ability to travel and work at remote sites in support of test events, meetings and training activities
Hold an Active or Eligible Top Secret clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Project/Program team member responsible for workflow, which is dynamic in nature.
Proficient use of MATLAB or other programming languages
Experience with Digital Communications and Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Proficient with test equipment including RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
Model based systems engineering experience with tools such as MagicDraw.
Have active or eligible U.S. TS/SCI security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.