**Job Description** Looking to make a difference developing disruptive technologies? BAE Systems FAST Labs leads the way with opportunities for tackling the Defense and Intelligence Communities hardest problems with innovative software and hardware solutions. FAST Labs staff partner with leading government research labs and organizations, including DARPA, IARPA, and AFRL to develop innovative solutions to modern defense challenges. Members of the group are involved in the entire cycle of technology research and development, from initial concept ideation, program shaping and proposal development, through execution (including prototype development, integration, and test) and transition of research concepts to BAE Systems business areas and products. About the role: Do you enjoy working in a digital environment and seeing you models, simulations and algorithms realized as innovative solutions to complex and challenging national security problems? FAST Labs is seeking a Systems Engineer to join an existing team to do just that. As a member of this team, you will collaborate with scientists and fellow engineers on a family of EOIR R&D program with a Modeling and Simulation focus. You will develop and update existing high fidelity performance model/simulations of novel EOIR systems, components and their associated physical/radiometric/atmospherics phenomenology. The ideal candidate will have: Demonstrated success working in EOIR Modeling and Simulation teams Algorithms development experience Strong knowledge base in physics Proficiency with MATLAB Digital Signal Processing experience Experience with embedded programming languages Ability to clearly communicate ideas, concerns, and solutions to the team, industry partners, and FAST Labs management. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** Typically requires a Bachelor s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and 8 years of prior relevant experience. Strong physics background Previous success in developing end-to-end EO/IR performance models including, but not limited to object and atmospheric radiometry, optical system image quality, detector and electronics performance, image processing, and platform performance Fluency with MATLAB for model/simulation development and object orientated programming techniques Experience Validating models against laboratory and real world data Active and transferrable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related discipline. Algorithm development experience in any programming language Experience with design of digital signal processing algorithms Knowledge of embedded programming languages is a plus Active and transferrable U.S. government issued TOP SECRET security **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270 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. **FAST Labs Systems Engineer - EOIR Modeling & Simulation** **106393BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression