Engineer Principal - Electrical Hardware Lead

BAE Systems • Westminster, CO

1d • $118,095 - $200,762 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Hardware Lead will serve as the technical lead for the integration and testing of high-reliability, space-based electronics systems. You are responsible for the end-to-end electrical lifecycle of the electronics box, from initial architecture and requirement flow-down to final verification and delivery. Hardware Leads ensure that complex hardware and software interdependencies are managed effectively, risks are mitigated, and junior engineering staff are mentored to maintain technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or higher in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution.
• 6+ years of related professional experience.
• Expertise in system-level and box-level requirement analysis and flow-down (to PWAs, FPGAs, and Software).
• Proficiency in creating box architectures and electrical designs.
• Ability to develop and maintain Requirements Verification Matrices (RVM) and comprehensive delivery documentation.
• Experience in electronic circuit design and electronic systems.
• Ability to guide PWA and FPGA designs, managing complex interdependencies.
• Expertise in Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) part selection and replacement strategies.
• Experience leading integration and developing comprehensive test plans.
• Ability to design, support, and review Specific Test Equipment (STE).
• Proficiency in verifying test procedures to ensure requirements buy-off.
• Advanced skills in anomaly debugging, root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment, including power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and logic analyzers.
• Ability to forecast technical scope and provide input on execution plans.
• Proactive identification and mitigation of technical and schedule risks.
• Track record of providing technical mentoring to early-career engineers and fostering team development.
• Excellent verbal communication and professional presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with space-based or military-grade electronic design.
• Knowledge of space radiation effects and the design of radiation-hardened (rad-hard) electronics.
• Experience in the design of control electronics, precision instrumentation, or detector low-noise analog electronics.
• Proficiency in designing mixed-signal analog/digital/FPGA electronics and power systems.
• Experience utilizing Matlab, Mathcad, and simulation tools such as PSPICE or LTSPICE.
• Experience with industry-standard schematic capture tools, specifically Mentor/Siemens, OrCad, or Altium.

Responsibilities

• Define the box architecture and lead the overall electrical design for high-reliability space systems.
• Interpret system-level and box requirements, ensuring precise flow-down to Printed Wiring Assemblies (PWAs), FPGAs, and software components.
• Guide and oversee PWA and FPGA designs, managing the critical interdependencies between hardware and firmware to ensure seamless integration.
• Facilitate the selection and replacement of Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) parts, ensuring compliance with space-grade reliability standards.
• Validate that all electrical analyses are accurate and sufficient to formally "buy off" and verify system requirements.
• Oversee the physical and functional integration of the electronics box.
• Support the development and verification of box test plans and procedures to ensure they are comprehensive and capable of verifying all requirements.
• Review and support the design of Specific Test Equipment (STE) required for verification.
• Lead root-cause analysis and debug efforts for technical anomalies, driving the implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Deliver the Requirements Verification Matrix (RVM) and all associated technical delivery documentation.
• Review project schedules, forecast technical scope, and collaborate with Project Engineers to develop robust box execution plans.
• Proactively identify and communicate technical and schedule risks to program leadership to prevent slippage.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships across Strategic Business Units (SBUs), Strategic Capabilities Units (SCUs), and the wider organization.
• Provide direct technical mentoring to early-career engineers, fostering professional growth and technical proficiency.
• Promote a collaborative team environment through active participation in project milestones and the development of junior staff.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal