5-7 years of experience in high-speed digital design of circuit card assemblies and backplanes
Proven track record in the design, build, integration, and testing of complex electronic systems
Strong analytical skills to apply electrical engineering principles to problem-solving
Self-motivated leader with effective teamwork capabilities
Excellent problem-solving and judgment skills
Ability to manage tasks efficiently and lead projects to completion
Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Design complex high-speed digital circuit card assemblies and backplanes
Support testing and troubleshooting of digital modules and sub-assemblies
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to resolve defects
Implement improvements in product design and testing methodologies
Generate and review technical documentation including test procedures and engineering specifications
Interface with customers and suppliers as needed
Mentor junior engineers and peers in technical areas
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic systems
Collaborative and dynamic engineering environment
Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
Engagement with cross-functional teams
Potential for career advancement within a leading defense contractor
Full Job Description
Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring for a Principal Backplane Design Engineer.
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 Skills and Education
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 Skills and Education
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
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.
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.
