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BAE Systems FAST Labs - Senior Tracking & Fusion Research Engineer in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Job Description
FAST Labs is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on never been done before challenges. FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) sector. We are seeking a Senior Tracking & Fusion Research Engineer to join our team.
Why This Role Matters
The modern battlefield is a datarich, hightempo environment. Our Tracking & Fusion team gives warfighters the right picture, at the right time , turning raw sensor streams into actionable, fused tracks of friendly, hostile, and neutral platforms. Your work will directly enable tactical decisions that keep our forces safe and effective.
As a Senior Tracking & Fusion Research Engineer at FASTLabs you ll be part of a fastmoving, researchdriven community where you will:
Shape nextgeneration sensorfusion algorithms used across air, sea, space, and land domains.
Collaborate with worldclass scientists, engineers, and customers to solve problems that evolve daily as adversaries play a highstakes catandmouse game.
Turn ideas into prototypes that can be pitched internally, funded by customers, and transitioned into operational systems.
Build a career on a clear technical ladder with mentorship, leadership opportunities, and exposure to classified programs.
What You ll Do
Our tracking & fusion platform uses core techniques including particlefilters, graphbased association, multihypothesis data association, and both centralized and decentralized architectures. We continuously evolve beyond these core technologies to meet today s toughest sensor challenges which include lowSNR returns, nonlinear measurements, low update rates, and the fusion of low dimension sources.
As a senior engineer on the team you will:
Invent and prototype nextgeneration tracking & fusion algorithms for missions ranging from airborne and maritime surveillance to spaceobject monitoring.
Partner with a crossfunctional software team to prototype, evaluate, and refine tracking & fusion applications.
Design statistically rigorous measurement models and endtoend trackgeneration pipelines that feed our testbeds and support evaluation of prospective algorithms.
Identify emerging problems and champion innovative solutions through internal R&D, crossdiscipline collaborations, or customerdriven projects - positioning yourself as a thought leader for future capabilities.
Travel up to 15% for customer briefings, field demonstrations, flight tests, and integration events. See your work in action and gather realworld feedback.
Work onsite (70%) at our Merrimack,NH facilities, benefiting from facetoface teamwork, secure labs, and realistic data/models.
What We Offer
Competitive salary aligned with Global Grade10 plus opportunities for performance bonuses.
Comprehensive benefits health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, 9/80 work schedule, tuition reimbursement, and relocation assistance.
Professional growth learn from co-workers with extensive experience and training in other disciplines, attend/present at conferences, and join mentorship programs.
Cuttingedge environment work on classified, highimpact programs with the latest sensor technologies.
Collaborative culture small, highperforming teams where every voice matters and ideas move fast.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you re eager to apply your expertise in tracking and data fusion to realworld defense challengesand you thrive in an innovative, missionfocused settingwe want to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of battlefield awareness with a career at BAE SystemsFASTLabs.
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 onsite . This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education: Master s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field.
Experience: 4years (or equivalent academic experience) of handson work in tracking, multisensor data fusion, or related signalprocessing domains.
Technical Skills: Strong foundation in statistical estimation (Kalman filters, Bayesian methods) and proficiency with MATLAB and/or Python for algorithm development.
Communication Skills: Experience preparing results for customers, assembling briefings, and writing technical reports.
Security: Ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI accesses (active SECRET/TOP SECRET a plus). U.S. citizenship required .
Mindset: Curious, selfdriven, and comfortable presenting ideas to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Advanced coursework or research in optimization, control theory, or machine learning
Direct experience with military or spacebased sensing (EO/IR, RF, radar, etc.).
Proficiency in C/C for highperformance implementation.
Existing SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance.
Proven track record of publishing or presenting research at sensorfusion or tracking conferences.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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.
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