BAE Systems

Eng Prin - Elec

BAE Systems$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in defense or electronics; 2 years with a Master's degree
  • Solid understanding of digital, analog, power, and mixed-signal electronics; knowledge of communication standards like UART, SPI, USB, Ethernet
  • Experience in PCB/CCA design with a focus on DFA and DFM optimization
  • Proficient in testing and troubleshooting circuits in a lab setting using diverse measurement tools

Responsibilities

  • Translate system requirements into system architectures and complex PCB designs
  • Create board schematic layouts using Cadence Allegro System Capture
  • Perform trade studies and prototyping for component selection and electronic architecture optimization
  • Document design verification tests and design reviews
  • Mentor team members to foster knowledge sharing
  • Manage tasks within schedule and budget constraints, addressing challenges proactively

Benefits

  • Forward-looking role in precision guidance and sensing solutions
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defense technologies
  • Collaborative environment promoting mentorship and knowledge sharing
  • Chance to influence product development at a significant organizational level
  • Access to advanced tools and technologies in a hands-on role
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a mid-career Electrical Engineer to support our EO/IR seeker and precision munitions products and related technologies. If selected, you will be part of the Hardware Team supporting development programs in the Franchise Program Portfolio - a major piece of our Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions product line.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Translate system requirements into successful system architectures and complex printed board assembly designs.
  • Create board schematic and layouts using Cadence Allegro System Capture
  • Perform trade studies and prototyping to down select critical components, develop optimized electronic architectural solutions (SWAP), verify complex custom circuit blocks of an overarching system
  • Document design verification tests and design review documentation
  • Actively participate in knowledge-sharing culture via mentoring
  • Work within schedule and budget constraints and elevate concerns if challenges arise.


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.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum of four years of relevant experience in related industry (i.e. defense, electronics) or two years with a Master's Degree
  • Solid understanding of fundamentals of digital, analog, power, and mixed-signal electronics and interface/communication standards such as UART, SPI, QSPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, PCIe
  • PCB/CCA design experience, with an emphasis on DFA and DFM optimization, for complex rigid and rigid-flex mixed-signal HDI PCBs.
  • Proficient at testing and troubleshooting analog, digital, and power supply-based circuits in a lab setting using oscilloscopes, bench supplies, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, frequency counters, arbitrary waveform generators, function generators, logic analyzers


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or equivalent
  • Familiarity designing with FPGAs, System-On-Chips (SoC), and/or CPLDs using VHDL and/or Verilog
  • Familiarity designing and writing embedded SW for microcontroller-based systems and modules
  • Knowledge of system level EMI mitigation techniques along with proper grounding/shielding architecture
  • Experience with high-speed mixed signal HDI PCB design, constraints management, and proper routing for interfaces with lane rates exceeding 1Gbps
  • Hands-on experience with high voltage testing with an emphasis on measurement safety
  • Experience with low noise, wide bandwidth, low power, Analog Front-End systems
  • Understanding of SPICE simulators and simulation methods, preferably using LTSpice, TINA, PSpice Experience with the following PCB and CCA design features: micro-via and blind/buried vias, stacked micro-vias, via-in-pad and via fill/cap processes, controlled impedances, backdrilling, high pin count / fine-pitch BGAs, Chip-on-Board (COB), QFNs/DFNs, LGAs, and other advanced IC package types
  • Familiarity with phase/gain margin stability analysis and other small signal analysis techniques, as it applies to analog circuit design and switch-mode power supply design
  • Familiarity with Signal Integrity and Power Integrity, as it applies to proper layout techniques
  • Active DoD Security Clearance - Secret

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About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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1997
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