Principal Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

About the role

Join a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can utilize your engineering skills to develop automated test solutions for cutting-edge defense technology Navigation products. Work on the world’s most advanced electronics—from reducing emissions in urban environments to powering the Mars Rover and protecting the F35 fighter jet. At BAE Systems, you’ll collaborate with bright minds to tackle the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems, innovating for the future while maintaining work-life balance.

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, you’ll design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology enabling precision strike missions. This role focuses on designing, developing, and testing industry-leading navigation technologies to protect warfighters. Based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at a state-of-the-art facility opened in 2022, you’ll develop innovative test solutions for critical GPS receivers and sensor systems.

Responsibilities

• Design hardware test solutions and develop test software for Navigation & Sensor Systems products, evolving into a multifaceted engineer.
• Develop innovative test systems, encompassing both hardware and software, to validate GPS receivers, anti-jam systems, and other navigation products.
• Create test solutions for functional and environmental testing (thermal, vibration) to ensure product performance and resilience.
• Design detailed schematics, Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), Interface Test Adapters (ITAs), custom cables, and comprehensive test solutions using digital engineering modeling principles.
• Integrate and troubleshoot test solutions involving digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and PXI Hardware.
• Support software integration for communications including JTAG, ethernet, serial, USB, GPIB, and CAN interfaces.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Operations and Design Engineering teams, resolving complex test-related issues.
• Contribute to engineering program proposals and estimates, shaping the future of test engineering architecture.

Requirements

• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience using engineering lab equipment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electronic hardware design, including creating schematics and circuit cards.
• Microsoft Visual Studio C#/C++ software development experience.
• Experience with automated test solution development.
• Familiarity with tools such as schematic design software, Cameo/MagicDraw, Asset ScanWorks, NI TestStand, ASIC/FPGA development tools, and microprocessor development environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proactive and improvement-focused mindset, leveraging experience to optimize test solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience as a Test Engineer.
• 10+ years of experience in electronics/electrical design and/or test.
• Design experience with schematic capture tools.
• Working knowledge of EM/circuit simulation tools.
• Understanding of object-oriented software design principles.
• Ability to produce detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and life/accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave programs (parental, military, bereavement, federal/state sick leave).
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Robust educational and career development opportunities.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $107,359 – $182,510. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.