Job Description

Job Description

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.

You will support the Automated Test Controller Suite (ATCS) Group within CEMA Systems Engineering to define, develop and maintain system software tools used to create automated data solutions. As a Systems Engineer, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of system software tools used to create automated data solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop transferable skills.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development of system software tools
• Write software scripts in various languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, SQL) to execute system OS commands, interface with subsystems and devices
• Contribute to the development of automated data analysis scripts
• Collaborate with team members to design and test software

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. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Hold an active Secret clearance
• Programming using C/C++; Python or Ruby
• Scripting with SQL
• Familiarity with HTML/JavaScript
• Understanding of JSON and XML data formats
• Team focused and self-motivated
• Friendly and approachable with strong communications skills

Preferred Skills and Education

• Hold an active Top Secret clearance
• MS in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Software or equivalent plus 4 years' experience in field
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and life cycle processes stages (such as waterfall, spiral, agile/scrum and Vee) and process milestone execution decision gating reviews
• Understanding of the applications of active and passive sensing in the Electronic Warfare (EW) field
• RF theory and wireless communication experience
• Understands and/or has experience with requirements-based design and testing
• Understands and has experience with object-oriented design and implementation
• Understands databases, data governance, representation and visualization
• Understands client and server-side programming constructs
• Experience with source control and configuration management tools
• Experience developing software using Linux
• Experience interfacing to test equipment and/or custom devices

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience