Job Description
What is it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world’s most important challenges? Rewarding. Our Combat Mission Systems business is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, packaging, integration and testing efforts of military electrical/electronic systems and components onto Combat Vehicle platforms.
This engineering role is an opportunity to help develop cutting-edge solutions and be a leader of a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT). You will work with industry experts and have access to development opportunities to keep your skills sharp.
Work-Life Balance
We operate on a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) and utilize a hybrid approach that balances on-site collaboration and onboarding support with the flexibility of remote work.
As the Electrical Engineering Project Team Lead, you will:
Manage the research, planning, design, development, modification, and evaluation of electrical/electronic systems, sub-systems and components
Plan and manage internal and external resources, including virtual team members across multiple engineering sites, ensuring that all project obligations and objectives are met. This includes identifying and acquiring resources, providing project leadership, and anticipating and resolving inter/intragroup conflict
Prepare, monitor, and control budgets and schedules, reporting on technical, cost, and schedule status
Regularly prepare, present, and defend project technical results and recommendations to external customers and internal high-level management
Participate in formal technical reviews with customers and internal technical reviews with peers and subordinates
Guide the preparation of assigned proposals, including responsibility for technical and cost content
Conduct or lead portions of requirements development, architecture development, interface management, verification, and validation
Evaluate vendor capabilities, technologies, services and ability to deliver required products or services
Manage specific technology initiatives involving Independent Research and Development (IR&D) or Contract Research and Development (CR&D) funds
Recommend design approaches for new or improved products and processes
Provide engineering consultation to other technical groups
Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications and product requirements
Conduct and support subsystem and system integration and verification activities, manufacturing and test planning, and failure analysis
Assess project risk areas and develop risk mitigation plans
Lead and mentor junior engineers
This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and eight years relevant experience or six years relevant experience with master's degree
Ability to plan (budget and schedule), monitor and lead multiple technical projects concurrently
Highly self-motivated with strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
The ability to lead and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary engineering team is critical in order to field and support Combat Vehicle Programs
Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills
Experience in creating, reading, and comprehending schematics and interconnect drawings
Ability to create and manage interface control documents and component specifications
Ability to solve complex technical problems
Ability to operate in cross-functional engineering tasks (electrical, mechanical, systems) with virtual team members
Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey data, information, and technical results to customers
Ability to travel to military test sites to support testing
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Systems Engineering, Life Cycle Management, and manufacturing knowledge
Low voltage (28Vdc) power distribution and management (Solid State Power Controller/Programmable Power Controller)
Working knowledge of design for environmental qualification including EMI/EMC design and qualification principles
SAEJ1939, CANBus, MIL-STD-1553, 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet Protocols and equipment
Vehicle Signal management (Sensor/Transducer Input/Output signal management) including support for diagnostics and prognostics
Integration of military communication/antenna systems including BFT, SINCGARS, DAGR, CREW2
Experience using lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, CANbus analyzers, data acquisition) for test and verification
Experience with engineering design of wiring harnesses and cable assemblies for military vehicles
Control Account Management experience
Supplier management experience #LI-Hybrid #LI-JR1
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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, Inc.
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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