EW Modeling and Simulation Engineer

Job Description

Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world’s next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoW and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving challenges and threats to our nation’s security and the war fighter. 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 us.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
We are seeking systems engineers experienced in modeling and simulation environments to develop, build, and work on the world’s most advanced electromagnetic spectrum operations systems – detecting, identifying, locating, and countering threats for joint forces and international aircrew. We develop highly sophisticated digital Electronic Warfare (EW) systems and we are looking for motivated systems engineers to join cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams developing and supporting next generation systems. This is an opportunity to be at the cutting edge of the ES Sector “Accelerate” imperative!

We are searching for an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer. In this job, you will:

• Perform modeling and simulation for the conceptual design of an EW system to predict system level performance at the algorithm and the hardware level.
• Assist the team in performance model development of EW systems to be incorporated into a modeling & simulation framework.
• Perform analyses against system performance requirements to verify compliance and/or make recommendations about proposed requirements changes.
• Assist the team in determining the functional architecture / framework of EW system performance models.
• Build a strong linkage between the actual hardware/emulators and performance models.
• Validate work against real and simulated data – making corrections for non-ideal data artifacts.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop performance models with right-sized fidelity.
• Support program gates such as preliminary design review, critical design review, and technical interchange meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and documents.
• Brief internal stakeholders, internal subject matter experts, and potentially customers.
• Build collaborative relationships with key leaders and peers, both internally and externally, across the organization.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum work experience of:
  • 6+ Years with BS
  • 4+ Years with MS
  • 2+ Years with PhD
• Modeling and simulation experience in an embedded system.
• Possess an Active Secret Clearance with ability to possess Top Secret with Special Access clearances
• Experience with MATLAB and C/C++ design and programming (Windows and Linux); familiarity with SystemC a plus
• Familiarity with at least one of the following: radar systems, threat radars, Electronic Warfare, RF concepts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across engineering disciplines

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Critical thinker with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to creatively innovate and tenaciously seek solutions.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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.

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.