Principal Component Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Component Engineer in its US Defense Program organization.
In this role, the candidate will perform engineering analysis and evaluation of piece parts procured for use in product design and manufacture, including Space applications. The candidate will also ensure that specified piece parts adequately fulfill engineering and program requirements and provide for control and standardization of parts.
Other responsibilities include:

• Work with the Procurement team, QA and Manufacturers to determine appropriate Component needs for Engineering designs
• Analyze requirements to ensure that parts are not over or under specified and maintains consistency with engineering intent
• Supports part selection activities during design and development
• Perform part research for other functions and interface directly with part suppliers
• Prepare and revise part procurement specifications for definition and control purposes to facilitate part/material acquisition
• Support supplier management and material procurement activities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS plus 8 or more years of related engineering experience in electrical and mechanical component analysis and selection.
• Familiarity with Aerospace and Space design and manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of part testing and screening (electrical, environmental, and stress testing) in accordance with Mil-STDs
• Knowledge of certification requirements for various commodities, including qualification procedures, screens and stress tests, for commercial, industrial, military spec and high Rel EEE parts.
• Knowledge of or ability to research a device manufacturer's product offering and part numbering convention and understand the product definition / specifications defined by this convention.
• Knowledge of different manufacturers / suppliers offerings as "equivalent" or "similar" parts and differences in performance and material specifications / attributes.
• Knowledge of Industry and Government standard qualification and certification requirements which vary by commodity, including qualification, screening and stress testing for various general application categories (i.e. commercial / industrial grade, military specification, or space-qualified including radiation effects)
  • Familiarity with Aerospace TOR, NASA and MIL space parts standards and test/inspection methods
  • Understanding of the selection, procurement, manufacture, use, and screening/qualification of high reliability EEEE parts for spaceflight applications.
• Experience with generating space level Non-Standard Parts Approval Requests and Source Control Documents and other part related test, inspection and qualification documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communications, and familiarity with MS Office applications.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Experience using MS Office, Product Data Manager, and Dataview applications.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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.