Job Description
What is it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. Our Combat Mission Systems business is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, packaging, integration and testing efforts of military electrical/electronic systems and components onto Combat Vehicle platforms.
This engineering role is an opportunity to help develop cutting-edge solutions and be a leader of a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT). You will work with industry experts and have access to development opportunities to keep your skills sharp.
Work-Life Balance
We operate on a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) and utilize a hybrid approach that balances on-site collaboration and onboarding support with the flexibility of remote work.
As the Electrical Engineering Project Team Lead, you will:
- Manage the research, planning, design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical/electronic systems, sub-systems and components
- Plan and manage internal and external resources, including virtual team members across multiple engineering sites, ensuring that all project obligations and objectives are met. This includes identifying and acquiring resources, providing project leadership, and anticipating and resolving inter/intragroup conflict
- Prepare, monitor, and control budgets and schedules, reporting on technical, cost, and schedule status
- Regularly prepare, present, and defend project technical results and recommendations to external customers and internal high-level management
- Participate in formal technical reviews with customers and internal technical reviews with peers and subordinates
- Guide the preparation of assigned proposals, including responsibility for technical and cost content
- Conduct or lead portions of requirements development, architecture development, interface management, verification, and validation
- Evaluate vendor capabilities, technologies, services and ability to deliver required products or services
- Manage specific technology initiatives involving Independent Research and Development (IR&D) or Contract Research and Development (CR&D) funds
- Recommend design approaches for new or improved products and processes
- Provide engineering consultation to other technical groups
- Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications and product requirements
- Conduct and support subsystem and system integration and verification activities, manufacturing and test planning, and failure analysis
- Assess project risk areas and develop risk mitigation plans
- Lead and mentor junior engineers
- This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and eight years relevant experience or six years relevant experience with master's degree
- Ability to plan (budget and schedule), monitor and lead multiple technical projects concurrently
- Highly self-motivated with strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
- The ability to lead and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team is critical in order to field and support Combat Vehicle Programs
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills
- Experience in creating, reading, and comprehending schematics and interconnect drawings
- Ability to create and manage interface control documents and component specifications
- Ability to solve complex technical problems
- Ability to operate in cross-functional engineering tasks (electrical, mechanical, systems) with virtual team members
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey data, information, and technical results to customers
- Ability to travel to military test sites to support testing
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Systems Engineering, Life Cycle Management, and manufacturing knowledge
- Low voltage (28Vdc) power distribution and management (Solid State Power Controller/Programmable Power Controller)
- Working knowledge of design for environmental qualification including EMI/EMC design and qualification principles
- SAEJ1939, CANBus, MIL-STD-1553, 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet Protocols and equipment
- Vehicle Signal management (Sensor/Transducer Input/Output signal management) including support for diagnostics and prognostics
- Integration of military communication/antenna systems including BFT, SINCGARS, DAGR, CREW2
- Experience using lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, CANbus analyzers, data acquisition) for test and verification
- Experience with engineering design of wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for military vehicles
- Control Account Management experience
- Supplier management experience #LI-Hybrid #LI-JR1
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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 Platforms & Services
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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related) with 8 years relevant experience, or Master's with 6 years
- Ability to plan, monitor, and lead multiple technical projects including budgeting and scheduling
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills to lead multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience creating, reading, and comprehending schematics and interconnect drawings
- Ability to create and manage interface control documents and component specifications
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and perform failure analysis
- Effective verbal and written communication skills for presenting technical results to customers and management
- Ability to travel to military test sites to support testing
- Regular presence in manufacturing/fabrication environments and ability to follow PPE and safety procedures (climb, kneel, stoop, confined spaces)
- Ability to operate in cross-functional electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering tasks with virtual team members
- Systems engineering, life cycle management, and manufacturing knowledge
- Low voltage (28Vdc) power distribution and management (Solid State/Programmable Power Controllers)
- Working knowledge of EMI/EMC design and environmental qualification principles
- Familiarity with SAEJ1939, CANBus, MIL-STD-1553, 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet protocols
- Vehicle signal management, diagnostics/prognostics, and integration of military communication/antenna systems (BFT, SINCGARS, DAGR, CREW2)
- Experience using lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, CANbus analyzers, data acquisition) for test and verification
- Experience with wiring harness and cable assembly design for military vehicles
- Control Account Management and supplier management experience
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits materials outline comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside an EAP, fertility and transgender care, and HSA-compatible plans with employer HSA contributions noted for 2025.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer matching (varying by business unit) and added financial protections like life and accident insurance are consistently part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave from date of hire, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, backup care, and caregiving resources signal robust support for families.
BAE Systems, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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