Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on23, Fowell Avenue, Ward 6, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03060, United States
About the Team
BAE Systems is the U.S. subsidiary of an international defense, aerospace, and security company dedicated to the mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Our Electronic Systems division is the global innovator behind game-changing defense and commercial electronics, pushing the limits of what is possible to give our customers the edge. With more than 14,000 highly talented employees, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve, from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space.
The Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team, based on our southern New Hampshire campus, provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions. We deliver unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities designed to enhance mission survivability for air, land, and naval warfighters on all fronts.
About the Role
This Senior Principal Electrical Engineer role spans the full product lifecycle—from business capture and development to production, testing, and sustaining—for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. You will join a team passionate about developing first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect warfighters.
In this position, you will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers, as well as product managers and stakeholders, to develop excellent solutions. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, quality, and reliability of electronic products through rigorous design, analysis, and testing. The ideal candidate thrives in Agile hardware development environments and is a strong advocate for risk-reduction prototyping and requirements-driven design and verification. This is an opportunity to use your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology while continually honing your skills on a team that makes a big impact on a global scale.
Hiring Process
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. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to join our team in southern New Hampshire.
Equal Opportunity
BAE Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Work location
Work model: On-site
23, Fowell Avenue, Ward 6, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03060, United States
Nashua, New Hampshire
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and troubleshoot high speed digital, analog, mixed signal, and power CCAs for military electronics
- check_circleDevelop and execute test plans including integration of test solutions and provide detailed reports on results
- check_circleLead electrical engineering designs, development, integration, test, and production of complex military systems
- check_circleDevelop architectures for electronic hardware leveraging embedded processors, microcontrollers, and VHDL based FPGAs
- check_circleParticipate in requirements development, perform technical trade studies, and evaluate technology insertion
- check_circleMentor junior engineering talent to facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- verified8+ years designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems (or 6+ years with MS EE)
- verifiedEligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
- verifiedActive DOD security clearance (preferred)
- verifiedExperience with FPGA Design
- verifiedExperience with Cadence tools for PCB design
- verifiedKnowledge of MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461
Nice to Have
Competence in digital/analog/mixed signal electronics fundamentals and interface/communication standards; Knowledge and experience with FPGA Design; memory interfaces such as DDR, QSPI; data transfer protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESD 204, I2C, JTAG, MIL-STD-1553; and experience in power supply (DC to DC) design; Experience with electrical engineering tools for design, schematic capture and analysis; Experience using Cadence tools for printed board assembly (PBA, PCB) design; Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs; Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461; A self-starter with Agile hardware development experience; Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness; Control account management experience; Experience with LRIP / FRP, specially electronics manufacturing and test methodologies; Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Active DOD security clearance
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleHealth savings accountscheck_circle401(k) savings plancheck_circleDisability coveragecheck_circleLife and accident insurancecheck_circleEmployee assistance programcheck_circleLegal plancheck_circlePaid time off and paid holidayscheck_circlePaid parental, military, and bereavement leavecheck_circleCompany recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Agile Hardware Development, VHDL, Fpga, Cadence, Mil-STD-704, Mil-STD-461, As9145, DDR, Qspi, Pcie.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance at BAE Systems
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Day-to-day, the Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance at BAE Systems will design and troubleshoot high speed digital, analog, mixed signal, and power ccas for military electronics; develop and execute test plans including integration of test solutions and provide detailed reports on results; lead electrical engineering designs, development, integration, test, and production of complex military systems; and develop architectures for electronic hardware leveraging embedded processors, microcontrollers, and vhdl based fpgas.
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BAE Systems is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; 8+ years designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems (or 6+ years with MS EE); Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance; Active DOD security clearance (preferred); Experience with FPGA Design; and Experience with Cadence tools for PCB design.
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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance at BAE Systems is based in 23, Fowell Avenue, Ward 6, Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03060, United States. This is a on-site role.
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BAE Systems has listed this Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance role as on-site.
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Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance at BAE Systems typically requires 8+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Senior Principal Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance at BAE Systems include Agile Hardware Development; VHDL; Fpga; Cadence; Mil-STD-704; Mil-STD-461; As9145; and DDR.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
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