Entry Level Research & Development Engineer

FAST Labs™ is a world-class research organization driving the next generation of technology advancement across BAE Systems’ Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) segment. 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.

As an entry-level engineer in FAST Labs, you’ll contribute to cutting edge Research and Development (R&D) programs spanning multiple technical areas. Our teams develop novel technologies ranging from the next generation of new RF processing algorithms to advanced cyber-informed electronic warfare (EW) capabilities demonstrated at government test ranges. If you are excited by open ended technical problems and want to contribute to meaningful, cutting-edge systems, this is the place to start your career.

Roles and Responsibilities may include:

• Support research-focused teams in the design, test, or analysis of capabilities in RF, algorithms, signal processing, artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and/or exploit development.
• Develop algorithms, software, or tools that advance customer or internal research projects.
• Contribute to modeling, simulation, and analytical efforts that inform and validate prototype performance.
• Collect and analyze data; produce visualizations, summaries, or insights for the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bring curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to tackle new challenges while learning from experienced mentors.

Requirements:

• This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for an Engineer I, you must have at least a bachelor’s degree. To be considered for an Engineer II, you must have a master’s degree. To be considered for a Senior Engineer, you must have a PhD. 
• Degree must be in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline, prior to June 2027
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret loosely defined or open-ended direction, take initiative, ask questions, and drive tasks to completion
• Demonstrated self-motivation and ability to work both independently and with an interdisciplinary team
• Must be eligible for a US DoD security clearance

This role is located onsite in Merrimack NH, where you’ll have access to secure labs and opportunities to collaborate with senior technical staff.

At FAST Labs, you’ll join a collaborative environment where early-career engineers explore breakthrough ideas, gain mentorship, and contribute to technologies that protect national security. You’ll grow your skills rapidly while helping define the future of advanced defense systems.