Principal Backplane Design Engineer - Hardware Engineering

Job Description


BAE Systems is hiring for a Principal Backplane Design 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 backplanes. Candidate will provide electrical engineering support to a dynamic engineering development team.

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 and backplanes
Support test and troubleshooting modules and sub-assemblies of digital modules.
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 customers and suppliers as required
Support Root Cause and Corrective Action activities
Mentor peers and more junior engineers in areas of expertise



Required Education, Experience, & Skills


High speed digital design of circuit card assemblies and high speed backplanes
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.
Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
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.
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills


Active Secret Clearance
Industrial temperature or better digital circuit card and backplane design
FPGA based circuit card design.
PCIe, Ethernet, SERDES
Cadence CAD based schematic capture and simulation
Able to direct layout and routing rules
Team player
Demonstrated design success - meet difficult design requirements


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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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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