Technical Trainer, Sr. jobs in Merrimack, NH

Job Description See what you are 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 are innovating for the future. 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®." BAE Systems is seeking a Hudson NH New England Sr. Principal Systems Engineer III EO/IR Subject Matter Expert (SME) and individual contributor in the field of Electro-Optical (EO) Systems while joining a growing dynamic group of engineers developing leading edge capabilities in Active and Passive Sensing. You will serve as an individual technical contributor and as a technical leader of a growing New England Systems Engineering Capability Group. This role is in support of engineering staffing and helping to align SE resources for the program execution of design, development, integration, implementation, test and verification/validation of EO/IR Sensor/Seeker development supporting passive electro optical and active laser optical attack solution products across multiple business areas. As an individual senior principal level contributor, you will be responsible for and supporting of bringing technologies to bear on next-generation military/commercial applications. You will also be performing and delivering technical value in the role of delivering program value for active laser and/or passive EO/IR Systems Engineering, Systems Analyst and System Architect for programs ranging from Strategic Initiatives, IRAD/CRAD research and development prototypes, EMD units, LRIP units to full rate production systems. As a Technical Leader, you will also work with other engineering staff & team Leaders to grow and capture our knowledge through engineering changes, lessons learned, insights, retrospectives and product/process improvements in your area(s) of expertise. Finally, since cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our SE (Systems Engineering) organization, we are also looking for team players who will support our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us at BAE Systems. BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. 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 fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. * Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status Required Education, Experience, & Skills * MS in EE, Physics, Optics, Systems, or equivalent with 12 years of experience; or PhD in ME, EE, Physics, Optics, or equivalent with 10 years of experience
* US Citizen with active Secret clearance and eligible for Top Secret/SCI/SAP/SAR clearance
* Expert in innovative cryo-cooled (mid-wave) infrared sensor system design, development and production.
* Modeling and simulation relevant to EO/IR sensors and weapon systems, including the development of high-fidelity digital system models
* Highly knowledgeable in major facets of cooled infrared sensor design/development including optics, optics assembly, stray light assessment, staring focal plane array detectors, readout integrated circuits (ROICs), cold filters, integrated cryo-cooler dewar assemblies, thermal heat management, Military-Specification compliance, sensor & seeker performance modeling and sensor testing of airborne precision guided missiles through each phase of flight life cycle ( to include launch, midcourse, detection, acquisition and terminal guidance end-game)
* Building and leading innovative, high-performance teams for technology development
* Verification and validation of Military-Specification requirements
* Strong written and verbal communication skills including communication with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives
* Developing information that extends knowledge in the EO/IR domain and applying this knowledge to the development of advanced concepts, techniques, products, processes or standards in active and/or passive EO sensing
* Acting as a technical senior advisor to Senior Leadership Teams to support program & products, technical teammates and management as well as for customers in making key technology trade-off decisions
* Working with other experienced team leaders and technical specialists in the EO/IR domain, supporting team growth Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Working knowledge of active sensing techniques, components, and systems across the electro optical spectrum from UV to RF
* Working knowledge of SWIR, cooled MWIR and/or cooled/uncooled LWIR and/or other passive sensing theory, techniques, components and 2-color multispectral wavelength systems across the electro optical spectrum from NIR to LWIR; atmospheric transmission and modeling
* Ability to efficient & effectively conduct complex trade studies involving sensors, optical designs, link budgets, make/buy decisions, SWaP-C, and environmental constraints.
* Working knowledge of requirements analysis, requirements compliance and trade-off study for active and passive sensing EO/IR designs and effectively/efficiently converting stakeholder definition to architectural design
* Working knowledge of Systems Engineering modeling & simulation techniques using tools.
* Working knowledge of Systems Engineering and life cycle processes stages.
* Bid and proposal experience on major life cycle programs
* Architect, develop Concept of Operations (ConOps) and requirements, design, model, analyze, and test electro-optical (EO) infrared (IR) systems, subsystems and components (including COTS items) used in a variety of active and passive sensing solutions to military/commercial applications
* Experience supporting inter and multi-disciplinary teams consisting of mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and systems engineers 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.