Senior Principal II Electrical Design Engineer

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Manassas, VA, USA
Hybrid
147K-249K Annually
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Due to continued growth, BAE Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal II Electrical Design Engineer with Space experience in Manassas, VA. 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. The Manassas, VA site is the headquarters of the BAE Systems Space Systems product line and has a long heritage of premier Radiation Hardened processors dating back to the 90s servicing satellites as well as extraterrestrial missions including all of the Mars Rovers.
The position will be a part-time, on-call position focusing on supporting the Hardware Engineering and Microelectronics groups in Manassas, VA. This role will be responsible for generating our Top Level Drawings (TLDs) for our internally design integrated circuits including memories, ASICs, and processors. This role requires collaborating with different Engineering functions including RTL designers, package designers, and Systems Engineers. This role requires a knowledge and understanding of chip-level components including experience dealing with requirements, specifications and data sheets. This position will support Engineering as we push our products towards release and then into the market.
This position is considered an on-call position. The hours needed will vary week to week, but are expected to average 3-5 hours per week. The on-call piece is to demonstrate that hours could vary from one week to another based on how many programs require support.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Integrated Circuit Design Experience
  • Experience working on larger Engineering teams
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Self-starter and a good team player
  • Ability to mentor
  • Strong debug and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or similar field)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Experience in hardware design and hands-on lab debug
  • Experience supporting Space hardware electronics

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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.
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
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.

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