Hybrid Mid-Level Electrical Design Engineer (Sign-On Bonus Available)
About the role
BAE Systems is seeking a mid‑level Electrical Engineer to join the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions design team in Merrimack, New Hampshire. The team provides next‑generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that deliver unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability for air, land, and naval warfighters.
Responsibilities
- Assist in translating system requirements into compliant complex printed board assembly (PBA/PCB) designs.
- Support technical trade studies, evaluate technology insertion/upgrades, and conduct laboratory test and troubleshooting.
- Integrate and evaluate hardware module performance using simulation tools and prototype hardware in a laboratory environment.
- Create design documentation and verification test procedures.
- Work with hardware suppliers and support the debug of complex circuits.
- Create and review technical documents such as bills of materials (BOMs), test procedures, drawings, specifications, and reports.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals.
- Familiarity with electrical engineering design, schematic capture, and analysis tools.
- Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, technical writing, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Experience with printed board assembly (PBA/PCB) design tools.
- Experience with FPGA hardware design.
- Local power supply design experience.
- Knowledge of memory interfaces such as DDR and QSPI.
- Knowledge of data transfer protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESD‑204, I²C, and JTAG.
- Understanding of electronics manufacturing and test methodologies.
- Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments.
- Experience with product development and support of electronics equipment.
- Familiarity with AS9145‑compliant processes.
Pay
Full‑time salary range: $97,008 – $164,914. Individual salaries are determined based on business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.
Schedule
Flexible schedules are offered, including a 9/80 work week.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings accounts.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability and life/accident insurance.
- Employee assistance program and legal plan.
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and additional leave (parental, military, bereavement, sick leave).
- Company recognition program with monetary and non‑monetary awards.
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services across air, land, maritime, space, and cyber domains, including advanced electronics and intelligence solutions. Its culture is performance‑driven and values‑led, emphasizing curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and a mission to protect those who protect us.