Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us ." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

Given our continued growth, we have immediate role available for a highly motivated Sr Principal Hardware Engineer to join our Transition to Production, Production Support and Sustainment team as a Lead supporting the EPAWSS Product Line. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your skills supporting the continued production and sustainment of various complex Digital and Microwave modules, submodules, circuit card assemblies, and subsystems utilized across multiple projects. You will have the opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge hardware fielded on the most advanced Military Platforms.

This role on EPAWSS as an Engineering Lead for Production and NRE you will need to driving Yield Improvements through Test Maturations efforts. Role involves developing HW engineering strategic plan in partnership with Operations and ITE to identify and execute projects to improve test across EPAWSS. Improvement efforts are funded by and for the benefit of both PME production and discrete non-recurring engineering scope (Re-spins, Qual, Win10, Sustainment and TAPP). The role will involve coordination with the PEM for the Production contract, PEM for the NRE contract, and the program ITEL to determine targets and prioritization of initiatives as well as allocation of available funding. The lead will be responsible for the execution of projects, coordinating staffing, and briefing progress to program & TacAir leadership. Identification and mitigation planning of key risks and single points of failure to balance limited stand / resource availability will be a critical part of successfully executing the role. The lead will also interface with an affordability Tiger Team to ensure HW/ITE Test projects are aligned with overall program UPC objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production and Test Yield Improvement Initiatives:
  • Drive strategic initiatives related to Production and Test
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve program goals.
  • Collaboration with Affordability Tiger Team to ensure Project achieve UPC goals
• Box Lead Experience:
  • Manage critical aspects of production, including box builds and assembly.
  • Ensure smooth integration of components and systems.
• High-Priority Activity Management:
  • Prioritize and manage urgent tasks to meet production deadlines.
  • Address critical issues promptly.
• Cost Account Management:
  • Monitor production costs, budgets, and financial performance.
  • Optimize resource allocation.
• 8D Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA):
  • Lead or support 8D investigations to identify and resolve production issues.
  • Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Customer Communication:
  • Interface with customers to understand requirements and address concerns.
  • Maintain strong customer relationships.
• Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration:
  • Work across various program disciplines (engineering, quality, operations) to resolve issues and achieve project objectives.
• Multi-Functional Team Management:
  • Lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
  • Foster collaboration and teamwork.
• Performance Metrics Development:
  • Develop and track production performance metrics:
    • Hours per unit
    • Yield
    • Defects per unit
    • Cost of goods history
    • Unit price
• Planning and Scheduling:
  • Develop and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS).
  • Plan headcount requirements.
• Interface with Operations and Systems Engineering:
  • Support the transition to production.
  • Resolve integration and requirements issues.
• Test Expertise:
  • Integration testing, requirements development, and troubleshooting.
• Contracts Understanding:
  • Interpret Statement of Work (SOW) and develop Supplier Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs).
  • Assist Program Engineering with Basis of Estimates (BOEs).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 12+ Years with HS, 10+ Years with AA, 8+ Years with BS, 6+ Years with MS, 4+ Years with PhD
• 10+ years' experience working on Electrical Designs
• Depth of experience in any one of the following electrical domains: RF, Microwave, Power, Digital
• Breadth of experience in multiple electrical domains
• Experience testing and troubleshooting Printed Board Assemblies and Subsystems
• Excellent problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability.
• Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner and lead others to closure - Own the Design
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Active or previously held Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience gathering and analyzing test data to assess trends and develop yield improvement plans

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, 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.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. 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. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the 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 which delivers 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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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