Sr Principal Electrical Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an energetic and motivated Lead Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Electronic Solutions Hardware Engineering organization in Huntsville, AL. This role is ideal for a proven leader with diverse technical capabilities and demonstrated "hands-on" electrical engineering expertise. The selected individual will contribute to the design, development, integration/test, and production of complex systems for military applications, working with a multi-discipline team to develop products based on IR, RF, and laser technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust hardware architectures and solutions to meet demanding customer requirements.
• Lead and/or perform circuit and CCA design and analysis, FPGA/CPLD designs/developments (Xilinx, Lattice), technical trade studies, analog/digital/mixed signal interface design, component selection, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, as well as laboratory test and troubleshooting.
• Plan work products and manage subcontract developments to support product builds and integration efforts.
• Lead electrical/hardware engineering teams through all phases of the product life cycle, from conceptual development and detail design through qualification, manufacturing transition, and production support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience, including 10+ years of demonstrated experience in product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment (Master’s Degree and 10+ years of experience preferred).
• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance.
• Experience defining digital hardware architecture for complex military equipment.
• Solid fundamentals of digital/analog/mixed signal electronics and interface/communication standards.
• Working experience with RF/IR/Laser, receivers, sensors/cameras, and/or related technologies.
• Experience with state-of-the-art electrical engineering development tools.
• Experience with Python, C, or programming languages for test execution understanding.
• Strong "hands-on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes.
• Experience with debugging hardware using multimeters, oscilloscopes, digital signal analyzers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current experience with Cadence electrical engineering development tools.
• Motivated self-starter and problem solver with leadership capabilities in team environments.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills to prioritize problems/actions in a team environment.
• Experience in designing Power Supply circuits.
• Familiarity with JTAG protocol.
• MATLAB/Simulink tool experience.
• Familiarity with image and signal processing techniques.
• Understanding of complex electronics manufacturing and test methodologies.
• Active DOD security clearance.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $136,000 - $231,200. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 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, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/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, with products and capabilities spanning air, land, sea, and space.