BAE Systems

Principal Analog Electrical Engineer

BAE Systems$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of experience
  • Experience in Power Supply/Systems Design, Analog and Digital Circuit Design
  • Proficient with PSPICE or equivalent for circuit simulation
  • Expertise in Board Design using Cadence Allegro
  • Knowledge of RF circuit design and basic microwave technology
  • Eligibility for DOD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering development and integration for complex electronic modules
  • Lead first unit testing and design verification
  • Conduct Agile hardware development and risk-reduction prototyping
  • Interface with engineering to resolve defects and improve designs
  • Generate and review technical documentation including test procedures and specifications
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide training to technicians
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Disability coverage and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program and legal plan
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Participation in company recognition programs
  • Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role will be supporting engineering development, integration, test and transition to production efforts on complex electronic modules. Candidate will provide electrical engineering support to a dynamic engineering development team, leading first unit test, design verification test, integration and transition to production tasks on complex digital circuit cards and modules.

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 analog circuits
  • Design of point of load power supply circuits
  • Agile hardware development, risk-reduction prototyping, and requirements-driven design and verification
  • Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461
  • State-of-the-art electrical engineering design/analysis/sim tools
  • Familiarity with design, analysis and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs
  • Strong "hands-on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
  • Working experience with Interface standards including military/avionics communication buses (i.e. RS-485, Mil-Std-1553B, Ethernet)
  • Lead/Mentor a team of junior engineers
  • Support test and troubleshooting of systems, modules and sub-assemblies of digital modules, working directly with program engineering personnel as required
  • 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 governmental customers and suppliers as required
  • Provide training and support to technicians and manufacturing personnel as required
  • Support Root Cause and Corrective Action activities
  • Mentor peers and more junior engineers in areas of expertise


Required Skills and Education

  • Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years work experience
  • Power Supply/Systems Design, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Circuit Design Experience
  • PSPICE or equivalent analog circuit simulation tool experience
  • Board Design Experience
  • Cadence Allegro for schematic capture and PCB design
  • RF circuit design
  • Basic microwave Technology
  • Proficient in circuit active and passive devices
  • Eligible for DOD Security Clearance


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
  • Industrial temperature or better (automotive)
  • Aircraft circuit card design
  • CAD based schematic capture and simulation
  • Able to direct layout and routing rules
  • Post routing simulation
  • Active DOD Security Clearance
  • Demonstrated design success - meet difficult design requirements
  • 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 - Team Leader
  • 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.


Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

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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