The Digital Hardware Engineer will lead the design and testing of complex electronic modules mentor junior engineers and improve product methodologies while interfacing with various engineering teams.

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring for a Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer.
At BAE Systems we deliver 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. If you are an individual that enjoys a cohesive team environment and is interested in a variety of challenges across a variety of products then we are interested in hearing from you!
This role will be supporting engineering development integration test and transition to production efforts on complex electronic modules. Candidate will provide electrical engineering support to a dynamic engineering development team leading first unit test design verification test integration and transition to production tasks on complex digital circuit cards and modules.
The successful candidate must possess strong technical aptitude communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally within the hardware organization and with other engineering disciplines/functions. Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in technical areas.
This position may include the following activities:

• Design of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies
• Lead/Mentor a team of junior engineers
• Support test and troubleshooting of systems modules and sub-assemblies of digital modules working directly with program engineering personnel as required
• Interface with Engineering Operations Quality and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause
• Generate and implement improvements in product and test design and methodologies to reduce cost increase yield and improve throughput
• Generate and review the technical content of test procedures drawings engineering specifications reports Engineering Change Orders and other documentation
• Interface with governmental customers and suppliers as required
• Provide training and support to technicians and manufacturing personnel as required
• Support Root Cause and Corrective Action activities
• Mentor peers and more junior engineers in areas of expertise

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Required Education Experience & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
• High speed digital design of circuit card assemblies
• Experience with the design build integration and/or test of complex electronic systems.
• Able to research and apply electrical engineering principles and theories to solve electrical engineering problems.
• Eligible for DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Education Experience & Skills

• Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Industrial temperature or better digital circuit card design
• FPGA based circuit card design.
• Embedded processors PCIe Ethernet 1553 SERDES Fiber Optic
• CAD based schematic capture and simulation
• Able to direct layout and routing rules
• Post routing simulation
• Active DOD Security Clearance
• Demonstrated design success - meet difficult design requirements
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment - Team Leader
• Excellent problem solving skills judgment and analytical capability.
• Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner and lead others to closure - Own the Design
• Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or customers.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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 14000 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.