Electrical Design Engineer
US$97,000 / yr base salary
Posted 1 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Hybrid Mid-Level Electrical Design Engineer (Sign-On Bonus Available)”
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| Base salary | US$97,000 / yr |
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a mid-level Electrical Engineer to join our design team in Merrimack, New Hampshire!
“We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” is our mission, and we’re looking for engineers who share our passion in supporting a full range of first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect air, land and naval warfighters on all fronts. At our Merrimack, NH site, the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.
Join our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions and contribute to cutting-edge technologies that protect our nation's warfighters. This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in the architecture, design & build of our next generation products. If you enjoy tackling complex challenges and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!
Typical duties assigned to this position:
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Assist in translating system requirements into compliant complex printed board assembly designs.
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Support to technical trade studies, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, laboratory test and troubleshooting.
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Integrate / Evaluate hardware module performance using simulation tools and prototype hardware in a Laboratory environment
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Create design documentation and verification test procedures.
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Work with hardware suppliers
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Support the debug of complex circuits
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Create/review technical documents such as BOMs, test procedures, drawings, specifications and reports
Our engineers interact with colleagues and peers of various disciplines and backgrounds to arrive at innovative solutions to problems. We encourage collaboration and foster an environment of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. On top of numerous diverse and challenging career opportunities, BAE offers flexible schedules (9/80 work week), competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees. If you’re looking to flex your electrical engineering know-how, work on an incredible cross-functional team and make a difference to our war fighters, join us at BAE Systems!
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
- Familiar with electrical engineering design, schematic capture and analysis tools
- Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical capability.
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.