Senior Systems Engineer - EOIR Algorithms Development
BAE Systems
Huntsville, AL · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Join us as a Senior Systems Engineer in EOIR Algorithms Development, where you will contribute to the development and deployment of seeker algorithms for advanced precision strike systems. Take a senior role in sensor algorithm development and collaborate with a skilled team. Ideal for candidates with significant embedded systems and algorithms experience.