Senior Electrical Engineer - Space

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Hudson, NH, USA
Hybrid
97K-165K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Designs electrical systems and circuit boards for secure communications space programs, including component selection, PCB stackup, schematic capture, layout, routing, debugging, and production support. Collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams across prototype and flight hardware. The role may involve backplanes, cabling, optical assemblies, FPGAs, and VITA/SpaceVPX standards, while supporting research, customer programs, mentoring, and career development.
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Job Description
Due to continued growth, BAE Systems has an opening for a Senior Electrical Engineer in Hudson, NH. BAE Systems is one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company. This specific opening is within our Space Systems product line. BAE Systems Space Systems product line has a long heritage of premier Space Electronics providing payloads, boxes, and single board computers to our customers dating back to the 90s. Our product line has supported Radiation Hardened processors for both satellites as well as extraterrestrial missions including all of the Mars Rovers. This specific role would be within our Secure Communications product area within Space Systems out of our Hudson, NH facility.
The position will be expected to perform all aspects of electrical design, under mentorship and guidance from an experienced engineering team, spanning from taking a requirements document and Systems block/architecture diagram and designing a solution. Our primary board design suite is within Cadence. Our products primarily range from computer test racks, circuit card assemblies, chassis to hold our circuit card assemblies, environmental fixtures, and optical assemblies. The fidelity of the systems varies from benchtop or prototyping equipment up to the flight equipment used in the satellites. Within an optical assembly, there are numerous mechanical components ranging from brackets, mounts, rotating fixtures, optical lenses, gimbals, etc.
There are several large programs within our Secure Communications product area and this role would be assigned tasks across these programs as well as research and design to support future work for this customer set as well as for any new customers. Most of the programs are long-term programs and involve different stages of design and production support. This role will work with a larger team across Engineering and Operations including roles such as Mechanical Engineers Mechanical Analysts, Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Test Engineers, Program Engineering Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and New Product Introduction Engineers. Due to the customer base and missions, the role requires eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance. Prior Space experience is desired, but not a requirement. This role is intended to be for a Junior to Mid-Level engineer and will support the career growth of the selected candidate. The knowledge base of the product line will come with experience in the role.
The board design tasks will entail carrying board designs through component selection, PCB stackup, creating symbols and footprints, schematic capture, layout/placement, and routing. Our boards/systems include many different types of signals varying from digital, analog, and optical. The PCBs often contain FPGAs as well as optical components/connectors. Experience with VITA/SpaceVPX standards is recommended, but not required. Our designs often have numerous cards talking together within a box. So experience designing backplanes and with cabling is helpful, but not required.
Our flexible work environment (including a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off) provides a work life balance that affords you the opportunity to change the world while maintaining your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®". This position is open to folks with various levels of experience and could be modified to entertain more or less experience as appropriate.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar field) and a minimum of four years' applicable experience
  • Electrical design experience
  • Experience working on larger Engineering teams
  • Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored
  • Strong debug and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Electrical design experience supporting backplanes and cabling
  • Optical design experience
  • Space design experience
  • Experience using Cadence
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience in hardware design, process, and hands-on lab debug
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter and a good team player

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field
  • Minimum four years of applicable experience
  • Electrical design experience
  • Experience working on larger engineering teams
  • Ability to mentor and willingness to be mentored
  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • Electrical design experience supporting backplanes and cabling
  • Optical design experience
  • Space design experience
  • Experience using Cadence
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience in hardware design, processes, and hands-on laboratory debugging
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter and good team player

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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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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