Laser and EOIR Systems Engineer

Job Description
We are seeking an Experienced Systems Engineer to develop laser, electro-optic, and infrared systems for our defense aerospace customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for requirements analysis and decomposition, system design, and collaboration with engineers from other disciplines. This is an individual contributor role.

BAE Systems’ Countermeasures & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions business is a product-driven group dedicated to the mission, “We protect those who protect us®”. We promote a flexible working environment, and most engineers work the same “9/80” work schedule in which alternate Fridays are off days.

This position will require you to be onsite in Merrimack, NH. Because of the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field with 6+ years of related experience; or Master's degree and 4+ years of related experience
• Must possess an Active Secret Clearance and be eligible for a SAP/SAR Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience on laser development programs, or other electro-optic/infrared development programs
• Strong background in requirements analysis and design, with experience in model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines
• Experience with integration and test is also desirable

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.