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Eng Sr Prin - Elec

Company:
BAE Systems
Location:
Fort Wayne, IN, 46809
Posted:
May 14, 2025
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Description:

Requisition Number

112760BR

BAE Systems is an international engineering firm operating in different industries from sustainable mass transit, to cyber security, to the design and manufacture of many different types of defense products. Given our continued growth, we have immediate roles available for a highly motivated Principal Hardware Lead to join our Transition to Production, Production Support and Sustainment team as a Lead supporting one of our AC&S Product Lines. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your skills supporting the continued production and sustainment of various complex 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.

Activities day to day will vary and may include:

Supporting product yield and affordability improvements

Supporting production issues in assembly, test/debug, quality and managing overall workload of the HW team supporting production

Delegating tasking to less experienced engineers and technicians

Technical management of subcontractors

Working with hardware suppliers

Job Posting Title

Hardware Engineering Lead

Job Family

Electrical Eng

Travel Percentage

10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years’ experience working on RF/Microwave and digital products preferably in the defense industry

Experience testing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems

Proven ability to perform triage

Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability

Experience supporting a production environment

Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment

Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner and lead others to closure - Own the Design

Strong technical written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills and Education

Active Secret clearance is highly preferred

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Experience in RF/Microwave subsystem, module and circuit design and development

Experience gathering and analyzing test data to assess trends and develop yield improvement plans

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.

Department

1CC_ES C4ISR Engineering

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

C4ISR Systems

Salary Max Point

181311

Salary Min Point

106654

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Quan Nguyen

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