Eng Prin - HW

BAE Systems•Totowa, NJ

3d•$118,095 - $200,762•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Hardware Development Lead for development programs within its Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business. The role leads a multidisciplinary team of 5–10 or more electrical, mechanical, and design drafting engineers developing rugged custom electronics, including high-speed digital and mixed-signal circuit cards for demanding environments. The Hardware Development Lead drives technical excellence by leading design reviews and architecting hardware strategies that support program success and system reliability. The role also mentors and develops the team, coordinates technical work across engineering, procurement, operations, and program management, supports program capture and proposals by defining hardware baselines and estimating technical effort, and executes the Hardware Development Process while addressing complex engineering challenges on aggressive schedules. The position uses a hybrid work format combining collaborative, in-person laboratory work with remote focus time. BAE Systems describes a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, flextime, telecommuting, and recognition for extraordinary technical contributions.

Requirements

BSEE, BSME, or a degree in a related field.
At least 6 years of experience.
Strong technical background in complex digital and mixed-signal designs involving embedded processors, FPGAs, and high-speed serial interfaces, from initial requirements through verification.
Experience leading integrated teams of electrical, mechanical, and drafting engineers.
Knowledge of the hardware product lifecycle, including concept development, schematic capture, PCB layout, and environmental qualification.
Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret security clearance preferred.
Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Account Management (CAM) experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead a multidisciplinary team of 5–10 or more electrical, mechanical, and design drafting engineers.
Lead critical design reviews and develop hardware strategies to support program success and system reliability.
Provide guidance, foster innovation, and develop the technical maturity of the team.
Coordinate technical work between engineering, procurement, operations, and program management to move designs from concept to deployment.
Support program capture and proposal teams by defining hardware baselines and estimating technical effort for future capabilities.
Manage execution of the Hardware Development Process while solving complex engineering problems on aggressive schedules.
Manage cost and schedule so technical goals align with program constraints.