Principal Digital Hardware Engineer

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Principal Digital Hardware Engineer

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Wayne NJ USA
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129K-219K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
The Principal Digital Hardware Engineer will support engineering development and testing on complex digital modules requiring strong communication and technical skills to work cross-functionally.
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BAE Systems is hiring for a Pr. Digital 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 who 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. This role will also provide electrical engineering support to a dynamic engineering development team working 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 the ability to work cross-functionally within the hardware organization and with other engineering disciplines/functions.
This position may include the following activities:
  • Design of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies
  • 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
  • Provide training and support to technicians and manufacturing personnel as required
  • Support Root Cause and Corrective Action activities

Required Education Experience & Skills
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required
  • 5 years of work experience in digital and analog engineering is required
  • Working knowledge of the full lifecycle of a product from Proposal to Design to Production is required
  • Communicates clearly and works well in teams is a must

Preferred Education Experience & Skills
  • Experience in Design of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies
  • Experience in testing and troubleshooting digital modules

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $128831 - $219012
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.

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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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