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Principle EO​/IR Systems Engineer; Onsite Security Clearance

Job in Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03054, USA
Listing for: BAE Systems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 118095 - 200762 USD Yearly USD 118095.00 200762.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Principle EO/IR Systems Engineer (Onsite) with Security Clearance
Job Description See what you're 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're innovating for the future. And you can, too. 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®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed fulltime on site in Merrimack, NH.

This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to develop laser, electro-optic, and infrared systems for our defense aerospace customers. The successful candidate will Initially support production of programs with the Integrated Survivability business line. Responsibilities will include obsolescence management, test stand hardware and software maintenance and upgrades, ownership of test procedures, and lab coordination.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Systems engineering principles and previous, hands on work with lasers or electro-optics systems. 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 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

* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines

* Experience with integration and test of electro-optics systems Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
* Experience with the full Systems Engineering lifecycle

* Specific skills within the domains of active EO/IR, passive EO/IR or Electronic Warfare (EW)

* Executing tasks in Agile Environments (Sprints, Daily Scrums, Retrospectives)

* Experience with MBSE Digital Engineering and SysML applications/tools like Magic Draw 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 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.

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