Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer / Senior Engineer Technologist for a Friday-Sunday schedule!
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. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and a strong sense of pride in working at BAE Systems. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®."
The selected candidate will perform non-routine complex assignments including test and troubleshooting of complex precision electronic circuit cards, subsystems, and systems in the Digital and RF Domain. The candidate will acquire product knowledge, use, and advance their technical skills while performing their assigned responsibilities in the product development on advanced projects.
The duties assigned to position and their responsibilities include:
- Conducts tests and/or experiments on electronic systems and subsystems by following published test procedures and requirements.
- Develops and recommends inputs to technical documentation to include test procedures, work instructions, technical directives, bulletins, white papers, reports, and engineering drawing packages.
- Troubleshoots and tests a wide variety of highly complex assemblies and systems using Laboratory Test Instruments requiring technical skill and experience to obtain desired results.
- Test and debug experience is required in the Digital and RF domain, including ability to use related tools (i.e. Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Synthesizers, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes, and meters).
- Analyzes results and make recommend design revisions or modifications to equipment to improve/enhance performance. Implements recommendations/design changes with collaboration with Design Engineers and with Program approval.
- Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and presents a wide variety of complex engineering data required to achieve engineering objectives.
- Oversee day-to-day technician activities for programs, delegate tasks to other technicians, ensuring priority tasks are covered.
- Provides Mentorship to lower-level technicians and engineers
- Support engineering investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions
- Review and provide technical feedback to engineering change requests and proposals
- Support tasks such as familiarity with parts procurement, component assembly, fabrication processes and circuit test using standard lab equipment are required.
- The candidate shall be able to perform well within a team environment and possess excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to interface with varying engineering disciplines.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- High School Diploma plus (8) years of related experience.
- Must be available to work weekends.
- Must be familiar with RF, Microwave, Digital, and Analog modules.
- Experience working in production and engineering environments.
- Must be able to work independently and have technical hands-on capability.
- Experience supporting testing and troubleshooting of systems, modules and/or sub-assemblies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's Degree / Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent work experience.
- Experience to develop and execute test procedures for system verification.
- Experience with microwave testing using Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Synthesizers, Power Meters, etc
- Working knowledge of test stand software
- Experience with transitioning new designs from development to small and large-scale production.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860
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.
What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver 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.
How we work, is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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