Senior Systems Test Engineer

Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. 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®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems' Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) business area has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
BAE Systems is looking for a new Systems Test Engineer for our Systems Engineering (SE) organization. The SE organization's mission is to reliably deliver customer-focused, affordable test solutions which are integrated across all levels of production test. Experience the entire life cycle of a program to include bid and proposal, advanced development and demonstration, test design and development, product fielding, procurement and sustainment. The selected candidate will be part of a Systems test engineering team throughout the product lifecycle. You will motivate and inspire the engineering team across geographical boundaries to achieve more than they believe is possible! This career opportunity is available for a System Engineer that is a highly motivated problem solver willing to work across multi-disciplinary teams to design, integrate, and test complex systems. The position requires a breadth of knowledge across multiple subject areas with the inclination toward continual learning.
The Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer should have a strong background in Electrical or Systems Engineering, and possess a demonstrated ability in designing, developing, and deploying complex systems using LabVIEW and TestStand test applications, Commercial Instrumentation for testing Military Comms, Navigation, and Electronic Warfare equipment. A strong emphasis on team cohesion, requirements generation, use of electronic measurement equipment , detailed test procedure generation and hardware troubleshooting skills are required. The candidate should posses strong People skills that support collaboration across multiple channels, a good listener, promotes solutions versus problems.
Because this role involves 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.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Architecting, designing, analyzing designs for analog, digital, RF and hybrid modules, board level, systems and subsystems using vendor supplied and custom measurement equipment
• Evaluating the test performance to required specifications and you will be integrating and testing in the selected target test environments for future use by the production organization.
• Evaluating and debugging advanced test solution designs to identify design flaws.
• Developing instrument drivers, utilities, and executables used to support testing and verification activities for system development, production, and sustainment testing activities
• Developing system level documentation for test requirements, test design, and operating procedures for acceptance test and environmental stress screening applications
• Conducting DFM and DFT activities for deliverable product including Built-in-Test (BIT), Functional Performance testing (FPT) and Acceptance testing (ATP)
• Test skills and knowledge of both Engineering and Operations
• Ability to estimate cost & schedules and manage projects

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in factory production test stands, problem isolation and resolution. Debug skills.
• Experienced in using RF test instrumentation (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generators, etc.)
• Experience in creating detailed requirements specifications for the development of engineering and production test solutions
• Experience in project management and leading and mentoring small engineering teams

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $142205 - $241749
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.