Transition to Production Principal Electrical Engineer

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Nashua, NH, USA
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118K-201K Annually
Mid level
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The Role
The Principal Electrical Engineer will transition products from development to production, ensuring performance and throughput, while collaborating with teams on test solutions and methodologies.
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BAE Systems is seeking a Transition to Production Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in southern New Hampshire!
"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. From our southern New Hampshire location, Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions is seeking a talented, motivated Principal RF Test Electrical Engineer. You will be joining an inclusive Agile engineering team at a dynamic company that values technical excellence. At BAE Systems, we value our cultural principles by providing a heathy work environment to design, develop and produce world's most advanced electronics - Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow.
The selected candidate is required to have multi-discipline knowledge across Digital, Analog and RF domains with experience in transitioning products from development to production. You will be working with production test solutions that validate complex CCA's and LRU's. Responsibilities include ensuring product performance and production throughput. This role requires a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology. You will collaborate closely with design engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and providing detailed reports on test results. The candidate will be required to be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement.
On top of numerous diverse and challenging career opportunities, BAE offers flexible schedules (including every other Friday off), competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
Typical duties assigned to this position:
  • Employing your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment for troubleshooting complex CCA's and LRU's in a production environment.
  • To provide Test Station / Test solution support to maintain production throughput.
  • Assist in the design and the development of test solutions to support high-volume production testing.
  • The knowledge of the use of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to identify and resolve design / testability issues early in the development process.
  • Mentor and provide technical support and guidance to other team members.
  • Analyze test data and provide detailed reports on performance, quality, and reliability.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on testability and reliability.
  • Document test procedures, results, and any issues encountered during testing.
  • Assist in the development of new testing methodologies and best practices.

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 in a production environment
  • Strong "hands-on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
  • Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • A background that includes Digital, mixed signal and RF with experience with testing and troubleshooting down to the component level.
  • Basic knowledge of RF and Microwave component/subsystem such as up-converters, down converters, power amplifiers, waveform generators, RF modulators, and limiters.
  • Experience with RF principles and test methodologies.
  • Experience with automated test scripts and software tools.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Active DOD security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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
  • 6+ years designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems
  • Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles and test methodologies
  • Strong hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
  • Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

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  • Retirement Support A 401(k) savings plan is available with employer contributions or match offered by some business units per plan supplements. Company‑paid basic life insurance at 2x base salary (up to $1M) provides added financial protection.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave can be used in addition to other leave programs, with adoption and surrogacy reimbursement available. Feedback suggests bonding leave is available for all parents with additional short‑term disability for birth recovery, though specifics vary by business unit and state.

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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.

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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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