Principal Electrical Engineer (Sign On Bonus Available)

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in southern New Hampshire. Our mission, “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®,” drives us to develop first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment that safeguard air, land, and naval warfighters. Based at our southern NH campus, the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team delivers next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions, providing unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

About the role

This role spans the full product lifecycle—business capture, development, production, testing, and sustaining—for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. You will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers, as well as product managers and stakeholders, to develop cutting-edge solutions. We seek detail-oriented candidates with strong analytical skills and a passion for continuous improvement, who thrive in Agile hardware development environments. The ideal candidate will advocate for Agile practices, risk-reduction prototyping, and requirements-driven design and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot digital, analog, mixed-signal, and power CCAs for military electronics/avionics equipment.
• Lead electrical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of complex and dynamic military systems.
• Participate in requirements development, technical trade studies, and evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades.
• Develop architectures for electronic hardware leveraging embedded processors, microcontrollers, and VHDL-based FPGAs/SoCs.
• Develop and execute test plans, including integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test results.
• Mentor junior engineering talent through knowledge transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years (or 4+ years with MS EE) of experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles, test methodologies, and advanced test equipment.
• Strong “hands-on” laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes.
• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Competence in digital/analog/mixed-signal electronics fundamentals and interface/communication standards.
• Experience with FPGA design; memory interfaces such as DDR, QSPI; data transfer protocols like PCIe, Ethernet, JESD 204, I2C, JTAG, MIL-STD-1553; and power supply (DC to DC) design.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering tools for design, schematic capture, and analysis.
• Experience designing mixed-signal CCAs.
• Experience using Cadence tools for printed board assembly (PBA, PCB) design.
• Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards for complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs.
• Knowledge of engineering development processes for the aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to MIL-STD-704 and MIL-STD-461.
• Agile hardware development experience.
• Control account management experience.
• Experience with LRIP/FRP, particularly in electronics manufacturing and test methodologies.
• Familiarity with AS9145-compliant processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active DOD security clearance.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 - $200,762. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

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.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other leave programs, including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, as well as applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards.
• Additional incentives based on position level and job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace, and security company delivering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics, pushing the limits of technology to give customers a competitive edge. Our products and capabilities span from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, with over 14,000 employees driving impactful solutions for national security and global communities.