Senior Principal Systems Engineer II: Modeling and Simulation 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.
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. We are a product driven business that leverages Electronic Systems (ES) technology know-how to be an agile leader in game-changing electronic mission and control solutions that enable our customers to create a safer and cleaner world.
As a Modeling & Simulation Engineer, you will participate in unique multi-disciplinary research across integrated product teams consisting of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC), Signal Processing, Electronic Warfare and missile-and-sensor-level Performance Simulations. You will develop and update existing high fidelity performance simulations that include multiple sensor channels, scene generation capability, control virtual hardware, model the physical environment, interference, and system performance evaluation including pre-flight prediction, post flight matching, and verification and validation. Missile performance analysis includes model development, system optimization and Monte Carlo assessments with expected missile behavior.

• You will be the technical expert in a team environment on diverse projects, providing solutions to create high fidelity simulations and models for missile system design, performance assessment, interference mitigation, trade studies and support to government evaluations
• You will work alone, or through oversight of teams, to solve the hardest Modeling and Simulation obstacles

Key Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Development of Simulation Models
• Analysis of Missile performance both in simulation, laboratory and flight test
• Leadership of small team teams and/or specific efforts
• Review/critique of work of junior and peer engineers

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and twelve (12) years or more of documented work and/or academic experience in the following areas:
  • Experience designing and performing analysis of high fidelity performance simulations
  • Experience programming in C, C++, or other high order language, using tools for evaluation of data sets, and UNIX/Linux based workstations
  • Experience providing Engineering expertise to previous programs, participating in project design reviews and/or peer reviews and preparing/delivering technical briefings to internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Must be the author of intellectual property (patent disclosures) and conference/journal publications in a modeling and simulation technical areas within the past ten (10) years
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree and twelve (12) years or more of documented work and/or academic experience in the following areas:
  • Experience designing and performing analysis of high fidelity performance simulations
  • Experience programming in C, C++, or other high order language, using tools for evaluation of data sets, and UNIX/Linux based workstations
  • Experience providing Engineering expertise to previous programs, participating in project design reviews and/or peer reviews and preparing/delivering technical briefings to internal stakeholders and external customers
  • Must be the author of intellectual property (patent disclosures) and conference/journal publications in a modeling and simulation technical areas within the past ten (10) years
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140
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.