Eng Sr - Sys

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
 
The BAE Systems Adaptive Communications and Sensing, C4ISR Systems business is the primary source of HF & VHF/UHF SATCOM Tactical Radio (TR) equipment for the US Air Force and Army. This team, based at Fort Wayne, Indiana, is responsible for the Architecture, Specification, Development and Analysis of Mission Critical equipment in support of over the horizon mission communications. Some aspects of this work are classified. 
 
The candidate will have a wide range of activities to perform from a Systems Engineering perspective.  These activities include; integrating hardware and software on a tactical airborne subsystems, creating requirements for hardware and software development, assisting our military customers with BAE Systems product's integration and testing, diving into existing LabView code to resolve observed issues, creating deliverable documentation,  and preparing estimates and technical content for multi-million dollar proposals.  There are numerous subject matter experts that are available to assist when questions arise or obstacles are encountered, which will grow your expertise.
The System Engineering group's activities include but are not limited to:

• Developing and working with existing test architectures utilizing LabView & TestStand
• Designing hardware interface test adaptors (ITA)
• Performing integration, verification, and validation of Airborne Tactical Radios
• Supporting product testing locally and at supplier locations
• Supporting on-site customer integration at various military bases
• Developing product specifications and design documentation using DOORS
• Following, modifying, and creating test procedures
• Creating qualification test plans, procedures, and reports

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 fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives. BAE Systems also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees.
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your opportunities to grow are limitless.
**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**