Principal Electrical Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Austin, TX
Hybrid
116K-197K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Where purpose connects.
The Role
The Principal Electrical Engineer will design and troubleshoot complex military electronics, lead engineering development, and ensure product performance and quality through testing and analysis in an Agile environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in Austin, Texas!
"We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" is our mission, and we're looking for engineers who share our passion in developing a full range of first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect air, land, and naval warfighters on all fronts. At our Austin, Texas site, the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
If you are an individual who thrives in Agile hardware development environments, then we are interested in hearing from you! This exciting role spans the full product lifecycle - business capture, development, production, testing, sustaining - for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. You will collaborate closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware and test engineers, as well as product managers and stakeholders to develop excellent solutions.
We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, quality, and reliability of electronic products through rigorous design, analysis, and testing. In addition, the ideal candidate has experience with, and is a strong advocate of, Agile hardware development, risk-reduction prototyping, and requirements-driven design and verification.
Typical duties assigned to this position:
  • Design and troubleshoot digital, analog, mixed signal, and power CCAs for military electronics/avionics equipment
  • Lead electrical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of complex and dynamic military systems
  • Participate in requirements development, performing technical trade studies, and evaluating technology insertion/upgrades
  • Develop architectures for electronic hardware that leverage embedded processors, microcontrollers, and VHDL based FPGAs/SoCs
  • Develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test results
  • Participate in new business capture

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 6+ years (or 4+ years with MS EE) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology
  • Demonstrated experience designing mixed-signal CCAs
  • Strong "hands-on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
  • Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Competence in digital/analog/mixed signal electronics fundamentals and interface/communication standards
  • Knowledge and experience with FPGA Design; memory interfaces such as DDR, QSPI; data transfer protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESD 204, I2C, JTAG, MIL-STD-1553; and experience in power supply (DC to DC) design
  • Experience with electrical engineering tools for design, schematic capture and analysis
  • Experience using Cadence tools for printed board assembly (PBA, PCB) design
  • Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs
  • Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461
  • A self-starter with Agile hardware development experience
  • Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness
  • Control account management experience
  • Experience with LRIP / FRP, specially electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
  • Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Active DOD security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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.
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.

Top Skills

Agile
Ddr
Ethernet
Fpga
I2C
Jesd 204
Jtag
Mil-Std-1553
Pcie
Qspi
Vhdl

What the Team is Saying

Ronda
Julia
David F.
Mike
Sara
David W.
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

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.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

BAE Systems, Inc. Teams

Team
Space & Mission Systems
Team
Electronic Systems
Team
Intelligence & Security
Team
Platforms & Services
About our Teams

BAE Systems, Inc. Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

As the work place continues to evolve, so do we. Remote and hybrid opportunities are available at BAE Systems depending on the nature of the role. Check your job requisition to learn more.

Typical time on-site: Not Specified
Company Office Image
HQBAE Systems, Inc. headquarters
Annapolis Junction, MD
Company Office Image
Austin, TX
Boulder, CO
Company Office Image
Space & Mission Systems headquarters
Burlington, MA
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dallas, TX
Endicott, NY
Fort Wayne, IN
Greenlawn, NY
Huntsville, AL
Jacksonville, FL
Los Angeles, CA
Maple Grove, MN
Intelligence & Security headquarters
Company Office Image
Electronic Systems headquarters
Redmond, WA
San Diego, CA
San Jose, CA
Company Office Image
Sterling Heights, MI
Washington, DC
Wayne, NJ
Learn more

Similar Jobs

BAE Systems, Inc. Logo BAE Systems, Inc.

Electrical Engineer

Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
40000 Employees
130K-222K Annually

BAE Systems, Inc. Logo BAE Systems, Inc.

Designer

Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
40000 Employees
95K-162K Annually

BAE Systems, Inc. Logo BAE Systems, Inc.

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
40000 Employees
116K-197K Annually

BAE Systems, Inc. Logo BAE Systems, Inc.

Eclipse RF™ Director of Commercial Execution

Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Hybrid
Dallas, TX, USA
40000 Employees
150K-256K Annually

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account