Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

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™, the research arm of BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems, is looking for a Senior Signal Processing Research Scientist to join their Multimodal Architectures and Processing (MAP) research group. The MAP research group works on programs and problems that involve active and passive sensor processing including RF/EOIR sensors. Technology areas include algorithm development / data analysis for Synthetic Aperture Radar, Automatic Target Recognition, Polarimetric Radar, GMTI/SMTI/AMTI. These technologies are developed to apply to the domains of communications, radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, spectrum organization and optimization, to name a few.

An appropriate candidate must have expertise in high-performance signal processing implementations by developing software coupled to FPGA acceleration. Ideal candidates would also be capable of developing firmware components for acceleration or real-time operation. Experience with RF approaches for direction finding or beamforming is desirable. EOIR sensor processing experience is also desirable. Candidates must be proficient in low-level software development and integration in an embedded systems environment. Candidate must also have a strong background in developing FPGA-based signal processing and digital communication system solutions. MATLAB/Python proficiency is required. Experience with system board bring-up/troubleshoot is desired.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with typical software/firmware and GPU software development processes including: 1) requirements capture, analysis and documentation, 2) code review and design presentation, and 3) test and validation. Candidates should be familiar with modern source-control and project tracking tools. The candidate must be able to communicate with diverse sets of engineers and scientists to analyze and prototype algorithms and processing architectures and transition them to deployable, well-tested implementations. Occasional travel might be required to oversee system testing.

This position can be based out of our Merrimack, NH facilities or Austin, TX facilities, though it will require collaboration with staff across our business areas and facilities with some travel required.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education: Bachelors in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics; or related field +4 years ; MS + 2 years, or PhD

• Ability to attain DoD Top Secret (TS) clearance

Experience/Expertise in one or more of the following

• Active and passive radar processing and exploitation
• ELINT/SIGINT/COMINT/MASINT
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Image Formation Processing (IFP)
• Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP)
• Adaptive signal processing / optimization
• Automatic Target Recognition (ATR)
• Polarimetric Radar
• GMTI/SMTI/AMTI
• Algorithm development / data analysis
• Onboard radar processing
• Space-Based Radar
• Modeling & Simulation
• Object detection, tracking and classification
• RF, EO, IR, and hyperspectral phenomenology

Computer Skills

• Expertise in Matlab/Python required
• Experience with parallel computing and algorithm or optimization (e.g. CUDA, OpenCL)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Education: MS + 2 years, or PhD

• Ability to attain DoD Top Secret (TS)/SCI is desirable
• Experience/Expertise in one or more of the following
• Active and passive radar processing and exploitation
• ELINT/SIGINT/COMINT/MASINT
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Image Formation Processing (IFP)
• Space-Time Adaptive Processing (STAP)
• Adaptive signal processing / optimization
• Automatic Target Recognition (ATR)
• Polarimetric Radar
• GMTI/SMTI/AMTI
• Algorithm development / data analysis
• Onboard radar processing
• Space-Based Radar
• Modeling & Simulation
• Object detection, tracking and classification
• RF, EO, IR, and hyperspectral phenomenology

Computer Skills

• Expertise in Matlab/Python required
• Experience with parallel computing and algorithm or optimization (e.g. CUDA, OpenCL)
• Experience with Linux OS highly desirable
• Experience with Real-Time embedded Software System Integration highly desirable

Other Desired Skills

• Writing proposals, Whitepapers, Tech-Marketing to DoD / IC customers
• Technical presentations to DoD / IC customers
• Program Management

Ability to obtain Top Secret or Top Secret/SCI

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.