Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

Because of our rapid growth, we have an immediate need for a highly motivated Principle Electrical Engineer candidate to join our Transition to Production, Production Support and Sustainment team.

Engineers should have advanced troubleshooting experience with highly technical Digital circuits. Thorough knowledge of Digital Transceivers and other complex circuit technology is desired and a willingness to be a product leader that takes ownership of difficult technical problems affecting overall hardware performance.

The candidate should have 6+ years of one or more of the technical disciplines; Digital, Analog, RF, Microwave or Test development and strong desire to learn more in all the technical areas. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your technical and leadership skills as you support the continued production and sustainment of various card assemblies, and subsystems.

Activities day to day will vary and may include:

• Supporting transition of new products into production

• Collaborating on design updates to circuit card assemblies

• Collaborating on circuit analyses to assess performance impacts

• Collaborating on product yield and affordability improvements

• Collaborating on product respins caused by part obsolescence or quality issues

• Leading the debug of complex circuits

• Collaborating with technicians

• Working with hardware suppliers

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or similar technical degree.

• Advanced troubleshooting experience with highly technical Digital circuits.

• 6+ years' experience in Electrical Engineering

• Thorough knowledge of Digital Transceivers and other complex circuit technology.

• A willingness to be a product leader that takes ownership of difficult technical problems affecting overall hardware performance.

• Strong desire to learn in the following areas; Digital, Analog, RF, Microwave and Test development

• Motivated self-starter with ability to effectively work in a team environment

• Problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability.

• Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner

• Ability to collaborate on technical information to program teams and/or customers.

• Technical writing and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate in a manufacturing environment

• Able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Skills and Education

• 8+ years of experience in a production environment supporting complex debug of digital hardware.

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

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.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.