FAST Labs Cyber/RF Senior Scientist

Looking to make a difference developing disruptive technologies? BAE Systems FAST Labs, the research arm of BAE Systems Electronic Systems, leads the way with opportunities for tackling the Department of Defense and Intelligence Communities hardest problems with innovative software and hardware solutions.

FAST Labs scientists partner with leading government research labs and organizations, including DARPA and IARPA, to develop innovative solutions to modern defense challenges. Our scientists are involved in the entire life cycle of research & development, from the initial concept development and program shaping with potential customers through the execution and transition of research concepts to BAE Systems business areas and products. Team members are typically involved in multiple simultaneous programs with roles that run the spectrum of technical leadership, algorithm design, system analysis, software development, customer interaction, or new concept development. Most programs involve small teams of principal investigators and individual researchers.

We are seeking a Cyber/RF Senior Research Scientist to support technology areas that may include cyber, networking, RF signal processing, and communications. These technologies are developed to apply to the domains of communications, radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and spectrum organization and optimization. Through innovative R&D technical contributions, your work will help enable the rapid development and fielding of effects across the RF/cyber spectrum for next generation mission support. Our aim is to reduce the timeline to cross the valley of death between disruptive R&D technologies and their operational use.

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. This position can be based out of our Arlington, VA or Merrimack, NH offices.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Typically, a Bachelor s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, Computer Science or similar field with 5-8 years of relevant demonstrated technical research.

+ Experience with software languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C .

+ Strong communication and presentation skills.

+ Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret Clearance with SCI accesses

+ Experience/Expertise in two or more of the following:

+ Algorithm development / data analysis

+ Experience with low-level software architectures

+ Embedded system vulnerability discovery and exploitation experience

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Top Secret clearance

+ Experience with RF hardware and software systems, common industry architectures, and/or software defined radios

+ RF signal processing experience

+ Adaptive signal processing / optimization

+ Writing proposals and/or whitepapers

+ Familiarity with USG Science and Technology Organizations (i.e. DARPA)

+ Technical presentations to DoD / IC customers

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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.

**FAST Labs Cyber/RF Senior Scientist**

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