Job Description

We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. 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. As part of our team, you’ll join a diverse group of driven professionals who design the products and systems that support enhanced military capabilities, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

We are seeking a talented Senior Scientist to join our team of engineers and technologists supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Customs and Border Protection (CBP) / Air and Marine Operations (AMO) / Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) in their mission to protect the nation's borders and ensure the security of our communities. This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you will be responsible for overseeing system design, development, and implementation, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale

As an AMOC Senior Scientist, you will:

Evaluates, designs, re-designs, compiles, re-compiles, recodes C4I tracker and correlator, as required, to react to the ever-changing user community requirements for target detection, utilizing:
- Adaptive Kalman filters for plot time tag smoothing and for azimuth and time tag registration
- Munkres optimal assignment algorithm is used to resolve ambiguous plot-to-track correlation
Design and implement new advanced C4I interfaces to accept and export new sensors.
Redesign existing C4I interfaces, as required to meet mission requirements.
Perform C4I system design, software development, system configuration, planning and implementing installations, system upgrade and updates, documentation and provides system drawings

Required Skills and Education

Master’s degree in computer science, Math, Physics, or related field
10+ years of experience in evaluating, designing, and implementing advanced C4I systems and interfaces
Advanced programming in C, C++
Strong understanding of C4I systems and technical requirements

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience