Hardware/Firmware Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a qualified Electrical Engineer to fill a junior-level position. The qualified candidate will work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers who designs, develops, evaluates, verifies, and provides in-service engineering support for the Navy's Aircraft Launch and Recovery system. This position may require travel in support of system product installation, system operation verification and testing, and certification. We are searching for a creative out of the box thinker individual to assist our team moving forward into the future.
The selected individual's focus will be on FPGA-based hardware, but will have the opportunity to learn basic systems engineering fundamental skills necessary for the success of every projects we develop for the Navy. The workplace will also provide the opportunity to create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and quality processes critical to defense work. Besides fulfilling the specific duties of a hardware/firmware designer, other responsibilities could include FPGA-based design implementation from concept-to-production, creating approaches to engineering processes, developing and updating drawings and documentations, developing and analyzing modular systems solutions, system testing and validation. The successful candidate will receive some mentoring from experienced managers and engineers as applicable and will learn to network and collaborate with the rest of the engineering team.
This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
Limited relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Applicants must be currently residing in or willing to relocate to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
3 - 5 years Hardware and FPGA Firmware design experience
Computer Aided Design experience
Ability to develop and interpret Schematic Diagrams and PCB Layout Drawings
Xilinx Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Design using VHDL
Basic understanding of Analog and Digital circuits
Ability to learn new skills and tasks
Attentive to detail / ability to work and stay focus on task
Ability to analyze problems and develop creative solutions to the problems identified
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent skills in Math and Physics
Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.)
Team player with a proactive attitude, the ability to be productive in a dynamic / collaborative environment (e.g. open seating arrangement)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Knowledge of Altium Designer
Knowledge of IEEE 91, 315, 991, IPC-2221
Strong knowledge of the Xilinx Vivado ML Toolset
Strong knowledge of Xilinx FPGA, Spartan-7 or Artix-7 Family
Strong knowledge of MATLAB and Spice Simulation Software (e.g. LTSpice)
Familiarity with RF hardware including waveguides, couplers, antennas
Familiarity with Common RF Laboratory instruments including Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Signal Generators, and Oscilloscopes
Familiarity with common Printed Circuit Board fabrication processes
Familiarity with the RedHat Enterprise Linux Environment
Familiarity with Python
Familiarity with C, C++ programming
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.