SSDS Senior Systems Engineer

Job Description
Join a dedicated team of innovators in Moorestown, NJ, working at the forefront of naval defense. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to help develop and perfect the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS), a complex computer system vital to the protection of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships. From the lab to the fleet, you will play a pivotal role in integrating cutting-edge combat systems and delivering mission-critical solutions that ensure the safety and efficiency of our sailors at sea. This role is not just technical, but strategic in guiding the evolution of tactical software baselines as you will provide inputs on software development plans, modernization schedules, and risk/opportunity boards.
Responsibilities include:

• Provide inputs on SSDS software development plans, fielding plans, modernization schedules, and risk and opportunity boards.
• Track and provide inputs for Combat System Certification Panels for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships for Baselines 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, and containerized/virtualized tactical software baselines.
• Integrate and validate interfaces between the SSDS combat system network and a diverse array of hardware, including radars, sensors, navigation systems, NATO missile systems, tracking illuminators, RAM, CIWS, and gun weapon systems.
• Analyze and apply shipboard operator doctrine to optimize the fire control loop, ensuring seamless detect-to-engage sequencing.
• Evaluate weapon specifications and top-level combat system requirements to ensure all sensors and weapon systems meet rigorous Navy performance standards.
• Execute SSDS software engineering updates and configuration changes within an Agile-Scrum framework, managing focus releases and capability packages for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prior US Navy and Ship Self Defense System on the job experience in combat systems areas of expertise.
• Have understanding and experience with radars, sensors, navigation, NATO missile systems, tracking illuminators, rolling airframe missile systems, close-in weapon systems, and gun weapon systems, training systems, and their associated interfaces to and from the combat system network for SSDS software baselines
• Understanding of shipboard operator doctrine management and the fire control loop system for detect-to-engage sequencing.
• Understanding of Weapon Specifications for radar, sensors, weapons, and combat system top level requirements.
• Understanding of SSDS software engineering updates, configuration updates, focus releases and the agile-scrum software development process for aircraft carriers and amphibious class ships with capability packages.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio to the intermediate level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Active Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar degree
• Project management skills, background in technical writing, experience in developing potential solution matrices to complex CS issues with associated risk analysis, and skill with the Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and Visio to the intermediate level.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.