Job Requirements
Camarillo, CA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$150,000 - $165,000
Job Description
Bilingual (Japanese–English) Systems Engineer
Job Locations US-CA-Point Mugu
Req No. 2026-2108 Category Liason Type Regular Full-Time Clearance Level Secret
Overview
BAI, a defense contractor, is seeking a Full-time bilingual (Japanese–English) engineering specialist with 10+ years of experience to provide technical liaison coordination expressing and explaining complex engineering and test specifications & processes unique to the research and development, test & evaluation projects. Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits and long-term stability are some of the advantages of our growing, employee-focused company.
Salary
The typical annual salary range for this position is $150,000.00 USD to $165,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical liaison support translating both Japanese and English communications from engineering delegates developing architectures, system designs, software applications, laboratory tools, systems and subsystems for uncrewed surface vehicle, autonomous and remote platform and payload control programs of FCO
Bilateral Coordination and Representation: Participate in U.S.–Japan coordination meetings, routine customer calls, courtesy visits, and planning/operational touchpoints (in-person and virtual) to convey context, confirm decisions, capture issues, and broker resolution with Government leads
Provide direct support and translation of technical documentation for Japanese stakeholders and Foreign Military Sales (MS) representatives
Travel may be required to CONUS/OCONUS locations in support of meetings and operational events
Qualifications
10 years’ overall experience in an Engineering field
5+ years engineering experience in research, development, test, and evaluation of systems
Proven success in building rapport with Japanese defense stakeholders, communicating in both Japanese and English complex engineering technical and business information, and supporting effective U.S.-Japan program execution
Professional proficiency in Japanese and English (speaking/reading/writing)
Strong understanding of RF propagation, link operations, spectrum use, and advanced autonomous operations and remote instrumentation control
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Japanese and English) programs such as MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Desired Experience
Currently cleared DoW/DoD Secret
Previous Navy systems support
Commercial System Development experience
Work experience with test sets and simulation/stimulation tools
EDUCATION
Degree: BS in a relevant technical engineering field
Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, or 4 additional years of work experience with a relevant associate degree.
CLEARANCE – To gain and hold a Secret
Condition of Employment: Applicant must have an active DoD Secret Clearance. The applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
CITIZENSHIP
The applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application.
BAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit based factors made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
Job Locations US-CA-Point Mugu
Req No. 2026-2108 Category Liason Type Regular Full-Time Clearance Level Secret
Overview
BAI, a defense contractor, is seeking a Full-time bilingual (Japanese–English) engineering specialist with 10+ years of experience to provide technical liaison coordination expressing and explaining complex engineering and test specifications & processes unique to the research and development, test & evaluation projects. Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits and long-term stability are some of the advantages of our growing, employee-focused company.
Salary
The typical annual salary range for this position is $150,000.00 USD to $165,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.
Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical liaison support translating both Japanese and English communications from engineering delegates developing architectures, system designs, software applications, laboratory tools, systems and subsystems for uncrewed surface vehicle, autonomous and remote platform and payload control programs of FCO
Bilateral Coordination and Representation: Participate in U.S.–Japan coordination meetings, routine customer calls, courtesy visits, and planning/operational touchpoints (in-person and virtual) to convey context, confirm decisions, capture issues, and broker resolution with Government leads
Provide direct support and translation of technical documentation for Japanese stakeholders and Foreign Military Sales (MS) representatives
Travel may be required to CONUS/OCONUS locations in support of meetings and operational events
Qualifications
10 years’ overall experience in an Engineering field
5+ years engineering experience in research, development, test, and evaluation of systems
Proven success in building rapport with Japanese defense stakeholders, communicating in both Japanese and English complex engineering technical and business information, and supporting effective U.S.-Japan program execution
Professional proficiency in Japanese and English (speaking/reading/writing)
Strong understanding of RF propagation, link operations, spectrum use, and advanced autonomous operations and remote instrumentation control
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Japanese and English) programs such as MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Desired Experience
Currently cleared DoW/DoD Secret
Previous Navy systems support
Commercial System Development experience
Work experience with test sets and simulation/stimulation tools
EDUCATION
Degree: BS in a relevant technical engineering field
Allowable Substitution: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, or 4 additional years of work experience with a relevant associate degree.
CLEARANCE – To gain and hold a Secret
Condition of Employment: Applicant must have an active DoD Secret Clearance. The applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
CITIZENSHIP
The applicant must have US citizenship at the time of application.
BAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit based factors made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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