Senior Principal Process Engineer

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F‑35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we develop tomorrow’s technology today. In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA), we provide next‑generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to enhance mission survivability. This first‑shift (flexible 4/10, Monday‑Thursday) Senior Principal Process Engineer role supports multiple factories in Nashua on the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) operations test and manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for core manufacturing technology and specialized manufacturing processes across the ACES manufacturing portfolio.
• Teach, train and/or assist TechOps or Operations Technicians responsible for daily utilization of special manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Provide mentorship to other process engineers, test engineers, or methods writers within the factory.
• Develop, lead and/or support projects to improve, expand, introduce, or develop new manufacturing technology, including acquisition, installation validation, day‑to‑day usage, and sustainment.
• Support manufacturing by resolving downtime issues as assigned.
• Maximize utilization of existing manufacturing core technology across ACES factories and increase capability and capacity where needed.
• Work and support special projects or the CEMA Operational Excellence team as needed.
• Collaborate with the Paperless team to improve manufacturing integration and capabilities for routine usage and special‑case capabilities.
• Assist the ACES TechOps Team with other duties as assigned.
• Design, develop, maintain and improve manufacturing processes and procedures while supporting or leading production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, and material handling.
• Design, specify, and acquire fixtures, tools, and equipment required to support manufacturing.
• Collaborate with supply chain, quality engineering, and program engineering teams.
• Work closely with Test Engineering to assist with test debug and associated rework as applicable.
• Work full‑time onsite in both office spaces and the production environment, providing consistent in‑person collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• At least 8 years of process engineering or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, manufacturing processes, automation, and methods from component assembly through final assembly builds.
• Extensive experience with engineering material design and transition to production.
• Experience with Paperless or equivalent MES system; understanding of planning, supply chain, and quality roles within MES.
• Must possess a Secret clearance.
• Preferred: Active Secret clearance.
• Preferred: Strong proficiency with BAE Paperless MES system.
• Preferred: Experience with AS9100 (ISO 9000), AS9145 (APQP) or equivalent quality standards.
• Preferred: Strong leadership, people skills, judgment, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Preferred: Solid communication, teamwork, and integration know‑how across functions.
• Preferred: Lean, SPC, Six Sigma experience; ability to conduct root‑cause investigations using quality tools.
• Preferred: Proficiency with office applications and data analysis using Excel, Minitab, or equivalent.
• Preferred: Ability to manage time effectively in a dynamic environment.

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $132,962 – $226,035 (range based on market pay structures; individual salaries consider business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable sick leave.
• Company recognition program with monetary or non‑monetary awards.
• Additional incentives based on position level or 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 a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information‑technology solutions, and customer support services. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game‑changing defense and commercial electronics, employing more than 14,000 talented professionals who develop breakthrough technology to protect lives and national security.