Senior Principal Electrical Engineer (Sign On Available)

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team in southern New Hampshire. 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 with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers, as well as product managers and stakeholders, to develop cutting-edge electronic warfare solutions that enhance mission survivability. Ideal candidates thrive in Agile hardware development environments and are strong advocates for risk-reduction prototyping and requirements-driven design and verification.

Responsibilities

• Design and troubleshoot high-speed 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 evaluating 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 (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years (or 6+ years with an MS EE) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles, test methodologies, and advanced test equipment.
• Strong laboratory experience.
• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Competence in digital/analog/mixed-signal electronics fundamentals and interface/communication standards.
• Experience with FPGA design; memory interfaces (DDR, QSPI); data transfer protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD 204, I2C, JTAG, MIL-STD-1553); and power supply (DC to DC) design.
• Experience with electrical engineering tools for design, schematic capture, and analysis.
• 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, especially 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: $132,962 – $226,035. Individual salaries are determined by factors including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability, 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 (e.g., paid parental, military, bereavement, federal/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 game-changing defense and commercial electronics, pushing the limits of technology to give customers a competitive edge. With over 14,000 employees, ES impacts global security and communities through cutting-edge solutions.