Entry Level Electrical Engineer - San Diego CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet! At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the Defense and Space software industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us. BAE Systems is looking for an entry-level/junior Hardware Engineer (< 1 year experience) to join our team beginning in Summer 2027. The qualified candidate will work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Tasks may include building, testing, analyzing F-16 and F-2 equipment results, running through and updating test procedures and confirming results, documenting parts and part lists, researching hardware, ordering parts, and communicating with manufacturing, working with different teams such as mechanical and electrical engineering teams. In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One: Beyond exciting work, every new engineer will be part of our Year One (YO) program - a unique and tailored experience to support your new engineering career. You will join other entry level hires in a curated YO program, in addition to your program team, creating strong connections with your peers and leadership as you develop and navigate your journey here at our company! The Year One program consists of team bonding events, networking opportunities, training activities, self improvement modules, and more! You will have a peer mentor to help guide you and provide support every step of the way. You will have an experienced team fully dedicated to supporting you and your first steps in your engineering career.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering from a regionally accredited University
No more than 6 months of full time engineering experience (not including internships)
Ability to be granted a security clearance by the US Federal Government
Team player with a proactive attitude
Ability to be productive in a dynamic/ collaborative environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
A self-motivated and fast learner who seeks challenges and supports the team initiative
US citizenship status required
U.S. Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Someone who enjoys hands on work with electronics in addition to theory
GPA 3.0 and above (Cumulative and major)
Currently holds a security clearance
Experience with (or desire to learn): Phase Noise Analyzer (PNA), Spectrum Analyzer, RF Signal Generator, Power Meter, Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, etc
Communication skills. Will be taking direction and doing work for Engineers in the group.
Detail oriented as they will be analyzing data and reviewing schematics.
A willingness to reach out to people, with questions and proactively provide updates on tasking
Understanding of military specifications
Working knowledge of requirements

Responsibilities

Building, testing, analyzing F-16 and F-2 equipment results
Running through and updating test procedures and confirming results
Documenting parts and part lists
Researching hardware
Ordering parts
Communicating with manufacturing
Working with different teams such as mechanical and electrical engineering teams
Developing systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions