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Sr Principal Electrical Engineer
Accepting applicationsBAE Systems, Inc. · Huntsville, AL
Full-Time Principal CadenceFPGAJTAGMATLABRF
Posted
5d ago
Category
Design
Experience
Principal
Country
United States
Job Description
Looking for an exciting career that utilizes your boundless creativity, technical innovation, and leadership skills? “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” is our mission, and we’re looking for engineers who share our passion in developing first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect our warfighters on all fronts. From our state-of-the-art facility in Huntsville, AL, our Electronic Solutions Hardware Engineering organization welcomes an energetic and motivated Lead Senior Principal Electrical Engineer.
This role is an ideal position for a proven leader with diverse technical capabilities that has demonstrated “hands-on” electrical engineering expertise. The selected individual will contribute to the design, development, integration/test, and production of complex systems for military applications. They will work with a multi-discipline team to develop complex products based on IR, RF, and laser technologies. The individual must be a self-starter with development experience working with integrated military electronic hardware and supporting test equipment.
The selected individual will be expected to lead electrical/hardware engineering teams through all phases of the product life cycle from conceptual development and detail design through qualification, manufacturing transition and production support.
The Engineer Will Be Responsible For The Following Tasks
Developing robust hardware architectures and solutions to meet demanding customer requirements
Leveraging their electrical engineering expertise to lead and/or perform circuit and CCA design and analysis, FPGA/CPLD designs/developments (Xilinx, Lattice), technical trade studies, analog/digital/mixed signal interface design, component selection, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, as well as laboratory test and troubleshooting
Planning work products
Managing subcontract developments to supporting product builds & integration efforts
From around the globe, our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our diversity, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our engineers are the staple of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. Our work culture provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come be a part of the BAE Systems team.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
12+ years of experience to include 10+ years of demonstrated experience in product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment (Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience preferred)
Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Experience defining digital hardware architecture for complex military equipment
Solid fundamentals of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics and interface/communication standards
Working experience with RF/IR/Laser, receivers, sensors/cameras, and/or related technologies
Experience with state-of-the-art electrical engineering development tools
Experience with python, C, or programming languages for test execution understanding
Strong "hands on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
Experience with debugging hardware using multimeters, oscilloscopes, digital signal analyzers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Current experience with Cadence electrical engineering development tools
Motivated self-starter and problem solver
Leadership capabilities in team environments with good written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented person with good time management skills to be able to prioritize problems/actions in a team environment
Experience in designing Power Supply circuits
Familiarity with JTAG protocol
MATLAB/Simulink tool experience
Familiarity with image and signal processing techniques
Understanding of complex electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
Active DOD security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200
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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Looking for an exciting career that utilizes your boundless creativity, technical innovation, and leadership skills? “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” is our mission, and we’re looking for engineers who share our passion in developing first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect our warfighters on all fronts. From our state-of-the-art facility in Huntsville, AL, our Electronic Solutions Hardware Engineering organization welcomes an energetic and motivated Lead Senior Principal Electrical Engineer.
This role is an ideal position for a proven leader with diverse technical capabilities that has demonstrated “hands-on” electrical engineering expertise. The selected individual will contribute to the design, development, integration/test, and production of complex systems for military applications. They will work with a multi-discipline team to develop complex products based on IR, RF, and laser technologies. The individual must be a self-starter with development experience working with integrated military electronic hardware and supporting test equipment.
The selected individual will be expected to lead electrical/hardware engineering teams through all phases of the product life cycle from conceptual development and detail design through qualification, manufacturing transition and production support.
The Engineer Will Be Responsible For The Following Tasks
Developing robust hardware architectures and solutions to meet demanding customer requirements
Leveraging their electrical engineering expertise to lead and/or perform circuit and CCA design and analysis, FPGA/CPLD designs/developments (Xilinx, Lattice), technical trade studies, analog/digital/mixed signal interface design, component selection, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, as well as laboratory test and troubleshooting
Planning work products
Managing subcontract developments to supporting product builds & integration efforts
From around the globe, our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our diversity, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our engineers are the staple of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. Our work culture provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come be a part of the BAE Systems team.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
12+ years of experience to include 10+ years of demonstrated experience in product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment (Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience preferred)
Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Experience defining digital hardware architecture for complex military equipment
Solid fundamentals of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics and interface/communication standards
Working experience with RF/IR/Laser, receivers, sensors/cameras, and/or related technologies
Experience with state-of-the-art electrical engineering development tools
Experience with python, C, or programming languages for test execution understanding
Strong "hands on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
Experience with debugging hardware using multimeters, oscilloscopes, digital signal analyzers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Current experience with Cadence electrical engineering development tools
Motivated self-starter and problem solver
Leadership capabilities in team environments with good written and verbal communication skills
Detail oriented person with good time management skills to be able to prioritize problems/actions in a team environment
Experience in designing Power Supply circuits
Familiarity with JTAG protocol
MATLAB/Simulink tool experience
Familiarity with image and signal processing techniques
Understanding of complex electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
Active DOD security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200
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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