BAE Systems is seeking to hire a PCB Design Engineering Section Manager for our NH Business Center in HUdson, NH. The individual must be highly motivated to lead a department of approximately 15 talented PCB Designers and Librarians at multiple sites(Fort Wayne Indiana, Austin,TX and NH). Overseas adherence to IPC Specifications related to aPrinted Circuit Product. Candidates should have experience leading teams and projects, estimating manpower needs, allocates work to meet programs completion dates, managing schedules, generating responsible estimates, tracking and trending metrics, implementing HW. The position requires a technical understanding of PCB Electrical / mechanical design of electronic equipment for military applications. Demonstrated experience in product development and successful launch is highly desired.
The individual must have excellent communication skills and be able to provide mentoring to the designers as well as interface with engineering and program management. Documentation, design metrics and other methods to evaluate the design process will be a key responsibility of the PCB Design Engineering Manager. The Manager will be responsible for continuous improvement activities, cycle time reduction and plans to increase first pass design success. The individual will be responsible for meeting challenging PCB designs using Cadence Allegro design requirements on-time and on-budget.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
BS Degree in Engineering
Broad military Electronics Packaging design experience
Organizational leadership experience
Excellent written and verbal communication experience
Strong PCB Design Engineering background
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Experience and complete understanding of all phases in PCB Layout, Fabrication and Assembly
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience in leading PCB Designers, Checkers and Library team, Cost Account managing, Scheduling, Managing of small design groups.
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Skills Required
- BS Degree in Engineering
- Broad military electronics packaging design experience
- Organizational leadership experience (leading teams/projects)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong PCB design engineering background
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Experience and complete understanding of all phases in PCB layout, fabrication, and assembly
- Experience in leading PCB designers, checkers, and library teams; cost account management; scheduling (preferred)
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage is presented as comprehensive, paired with an EAP, fertility and transgender care options, and HSA‑compatible plans that can include employer contributions with coverage starting on day one in some cases. These resources are reinforced by wellness tools and immediate eligibility noted on official benefits materials.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is broadly available, with employer matching and other contributions that vary by business unit, and some U.S. employee groups retain pension arrangements. Company‑paid basic life insurance equal to 2x base salary (up to $1M) further strengthens financial security.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (e.g., 160 hours for full‑time employees) sits alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and Bright Horizons backup child and elder care. These benefits help reduce care gaps and complement PTO and applicable state programs.
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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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