Job Description

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

Typical Education and Experience

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

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, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.