Principal Electrical Engineer - Production & Sustainment (EW Systems)

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Wayne, NJ, USA
Hybrid
129K-219K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Leads hands-on electrical engineering for electronic warfare products, including hardware design, software development, subsystem integration, testing, production transition, sustainment, troubleshooting, and delivery. Responsibilities span digital, analog, RF, microwave, optical, power supply, backplane, and test equipment technologies. The role supports fault isolation, circuit analysis, yield and affordability improvements, obsolescence-driven redesigns, supplier collaboration, and technical coordination with manufacturing teams and customers.
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Job Description
BAE Systems - Continued Engineering Support is seeking an Electrical Engineer Principal to integrate and produce EW Programs. The individual selected for this position will be a demonstrated "hands-on" electrical engineer. The individual will lead projects in hardware design, software development, integration/test, and delivery for all of the EW products supported by BAE Systems. This will include Digital Modules, Analog Modules, RF Modules, Optical Modules, Power Supplies, Backplanes, and Test Equipment. The individual must be a self-starter with development experience working with integrated military avionics/electronic hardware and supporting test equipment.
The candidate should have advanced troubleshooting experience with LT Spice, ADS, MATLAB, Cadence, Circuit Card Assemblies, subsystems, COTS components. Experience with Failure Analysis, Lab Windows CVI, and Test Stand are a plus. The candidate should have a multi-disciplinary design background: Digital, Analog, RF, Microwave, Optical, Power Supply, backplane, or Test Equipment. The candidate should have a strong desire to increase their knowledge in each of these technical areas. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your technical and leadership skills as you support the integration, continued production, and sustainment of various circuit card assemblies, and subsystems.
Activities day-to-day will vary and may include:
  • Integrate sub-systems into systems
  • Fault isolate non-compliances to a component level
  • Supporting transition of new products into production
  • Collaborate on design updates to circuit card assemblies
  • Collaborate on circuit analyses to assess performance impacts
  • Collaborate on product yield and affordability improvements
  • Collaborate on product re-spins caused by part obsolescence or quality issues
  • Collaborate with technicians and engineering SME's
  • Work with hardware suppliers

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
* 6+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
* Able to research and apply electrical engineering principles and theories to solve/prevent electrical engineering problems.
* Strong desire to learn in the following areas: Digital, Analog, RF, Microwave, Optical, Power Supply, Backplane, 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
* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
* Ability to obtain secret clearance
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience integrating complex military systems
  • Experience learning and applying in a rapidly changing environment
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience gathering and analyzing test data to assess trends and develop yield improvement plans
  • Experience with in four disciplines: High-Speed Digital, Processor, analog, RF, Microwave, Optical, Power Supply, Backplane, and Test Equipment designs

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $128831 - $219012
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, Inc.
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

  • 6+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Ability to research and apply electrical engineering principles and theories to solve or prevent engineering problems
  • Ability or willingness to learn digital, analog, RF, microwave, optical, power supply, backplane, and test development
  • Motivated self-starter able to work effectively in a team environment
  • Problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
  • Ability to complete discrete tasks in a timely manner
  • Ability to communicate technical information to program teams and customers
  • Technical writing and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
  • Experience integrating complex military systems
  • Experience learning and applying skills in a rapidly changing environment
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience gathering and analyzing test data to assess trends and develop yield improvement plans
  • Experience in multiple disciplines including high-speed digital, processor, analog, RF, microwave, optical, power supply, backplane, and test equipment design
  • Advanced troubleshooting experience with LTspice, ADS, MATLAB, Cadence, circuit card assemblies, subsystems, and COTS components
  • Experience with failure analysis, LabWindows/CVI, and TestStand

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad with medical, dental, and vision options, plus mental health and EAP resources, and U.S. eligibility that can begin quickly. Materials also reference wellbeing programs designed to support employees and their families.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) savings plan with company match information highlighted in benefits summaries. Global materials also reference pension contributions in some regions, indicating solid long-term financial support.
  • Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and back-up child and elder care for U.S. employees. Family resources and caregiving support are emphasized across benefit materials.

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The Company
HQ: Falls Church, VA
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

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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