Principal Design Quality Engineer

Job Description
We believe your career should be meaningful and empowering. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you innovate to defend national security and improve the future, you will know what it means to have the freedom and flexibility to be your very best. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. Whether it's an innovative proposal or a long-running core contract, you will be a key part of an innovative and unique problem-solving team.
BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area is seeking a Principal Design Program Quality Engineer in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) Product Line.
You can help our teams solve some of the most complex technical security and intelligence challenges - all while growing your own career. Our generous benefits and compensation packages will help you secure the life you want while you help our teams advance the technologies that keep nations safe.
In this job, you will:

• Lead Design and Development Program Quality Engineering efforts for Large Development Program
• Quality Stakeholder for Lifecycle Management, Configuration Management, Design Reviews
• Provide Technical and Quality expertise to cross-functional Development and Transition to Production Teams.
• Interface with Program Management Office, DCMAS, and Customer stakeholders.
• Participating, supporting, and leading aspects of Qualification efforts.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technical discipline and 6+ years of experience is required
• Active Secret Clearance, with ability to progress to Top Secret
• Must be able to obtain SAP / SAR clearance
• Self-starter must be able to perform job duties in high-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Hardware Design experience in Defense (or relevant) Industry
• Configuration Management and Configuration Control experience
• Understands the process for Basis of Estimates and Proposals
• EMI, EQT, DVT, FQT, IV&V experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Technical Master's degree Preferred
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Prior Design Quality Assurance Engineering experience
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
• Experience working on DoD Development Programs
• Lean Six Sigma tools: Green Belt / Black Belt Certifications
• Transition to Production experience
• Risk and Opportunity (R&O) experience
• Lifecycle Management (LCM) experience
• QAVMI Sell Off Experience
• PPV-FAI AS9102 Experience
• AS9145 Experience
• Agile Methodology experience

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.