Principal Test Software Engineer

Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 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. And you can, too. 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.
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Test Engineer for our Integrated Test Engineering (ITE). The ITE organization's mission is to reliably deliver customer-focused, affordable test solutions which are integrated across all levels of production test. Experience the entire life cycle of a program to include bid and proposal, advanced development and demonstration, test design and development, product fielding, procurement, and sustainment.
Are you an experienced Electrical, Software or Test Design Engineer with 8+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and develop test solutions and/or write test software that is mission critical and be a part of a greater cause? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing the Next Generation Electronic Warfare Systems Products and Solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision to join our New Hampshire based team. BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. We have multiple positions in Southern New Hampshire (our locations include Nashua, Hudson, Merrimack, and Manchester).
The selected candidate will be part of a test engineering team throughout the product lifecycle and you will motivate and inspire the engineering team across geographical boundaries to achieve more than they believe is possible! When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Operations, Production, and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Product Development and sustainment Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
The ideal candidate must be a motivated self-starter, able to complete assignments with little oversight while being available as a subject matter expert and technical lead to their team. They must be able to assume a full or partial lead role as circumstances dictate and be able to quickly and dynamically switch focus to accommodate the daily activities of an engineering team supporting a production environment. This individual should be comfortable providing accurate technical status to program management or direction to individual contributors as part of their job function, as well as interfacing with other engineering disciplines as necessary. The Test Engineer should have a strong background in Software, Electrical or Computer Engineering, and possess a demonstrated ability in designing, developing, debugging, integrating, and deploying complex automated test systems, test applications, documentation, and Commercial Instrumentation for testing Military Comms, Navigation, and Electronic Warfare equipment.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experienced in architecting, designing, analyzing/deriving requirements, coding and code modification, integration, and sell-off of test software for analog, digital, RF, and hybrid modules at board level, system level, and subsystems level using commercial and custom test measurement equipment.
• Experience in C/C#, National Instrument (NI) Test Stand, Python, and CVI software development environments.
• Experience in evaluating and debugging test solution to identify product design flaws.
• Experience in developing instrument drivers, utilities, test executives, and test software used to support testing and verification activities for system development, production, and sustainment testing activities.
• Experience in developing documentation for test requirements, test design, test plan, and operating procedures for acceptance test and environmental stress screening applications.
• Experienced in using test instrumentation such as Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generators, Microwave/RF measurements etc.
• Familiar with basic RF testing concepts such as VSWR, Gain, Compression, Phase Noise etc.
• Experience in HW debugging (test adapters, cables, tools, and interface modules)
• Motivated, self-starter, good communication skills, team player, and "can-do" attitude.
• Must be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in factory production test stands, problem isolation and resolution.
• Experienced in developing RF test measurements for production.
• Familiar with boundary scan tools and software
• Familiar with FPGA programming and debugging.
• Active US Secret Clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070
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.