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Senior Electrical Hardware Design Engineer - $10K Sign-On Bonus

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Hybrid
Westminster, CO, USA
97K-165K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Westminster, CO, USA
97K-165K Annually
Senior level
Design and develop system- and board-level digital and analog electronics for tactical RF, Lidar, and antenna products. Perform modeling, simulation, power and reliability analyses, prototype testing, and support environmental/qualification testing. Interface with systems, layout, and test teams, and contribute to R&D and program development for defense systems.
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Job Description
Minimum $10,000 sign-on bonus for external hires.
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The Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES) department at BAE Space and Mission Systems is seeking a talented and motivated Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our team. This team member will be involved in the development of cutting-edge solutions for program and R&D applications. They will support programs in the Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit which delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.
What You'll Do:
    • Responsible for system and board level circuit development, modeling, and simulation for tactical RF, Lidar, and antenna products.
    • Apply innovative design techniques to create defense-oriented, cutting-edge electronic systems.
    • Involvement in quick life-cycle research & development efforts.
    • Design digital and analog hardware utilizing FPGAs, microprocessors, ADCs/DACs, power supplies, and control circuitry.
    • Perform detailed analyses including power dissipation and consumption, stability, reliability, and risk mitigation.
    • Interface with Systems Engineers and other disciplines to define functional and performance requirements.
    • Work closely with PWB packaging and layout engineers.
    • Define and implement test procedures and provide support during environmental and qualification testing.
    • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
    • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
  • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
  • May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • Experience with digital, analog, and FPGA electronic circuit design, electronic systems, as well as related software.
  • Hands-on test experience in a lab environment using test equipment such as a DMM, oscilloscope, pulse generator, current probe, spectrum analyzer, etc.
  • Good communication skills, as well as excellent presentation skills.

A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Experience with power systems and mixed signal design.
    • Designing for tactical environments (temperature, shock, vibration).
    • Experience with FPGA and software development.
    • Familiarity with OrCAD CIS for schematic design.
    • Experience with Hyperlynx for signal and power integrity analysis.
    • Experience with Matlab, PSPICE/LTSPICE, Mathcad.
    • Solid grasp of EMI/EMC concepts including system level grounding and shielding.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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 Space & Mission 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

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Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems.

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