Job Description
BAE Systems is an international engineering firm operating in different industries from sustainable mass transit, to cyber security, to the design and manufacture of many different types of defense products. Given our continued growth, we have immediate roles available for a highly motivated Principal Hardware Lead to join our Transition to Production, Production Support and Sustainment team as a Lead supporting one of our AC&S Product Lines. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your skills supporting the continued production and sustainment of various complex microwave modules, submodules, circuit card assemblies, and subsystems utilized across multiple projects. You will have the opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge hardware fielded on the most advanced Military Platforms.

Activities day to day will vary and may include:

Supporting product yield and affordability improvements
Supporting production issues in assembly, test/debug, quality and managing overall workload of the HW team supporting production
Delegating tasking to less experienced engineers and technicians
Technical management of subcontractors
Working with hardware suppliers

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years' experience working on RF/Microwave and digital products preferably in the defense industry
Experience testing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems
Proven ability to perform triage
Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
Experience supporting a production environment
Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner and lead others to closure - Own the Design
Strong technical written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Active Secret clearance is highly preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Experience in RF/Microwave subsystem, module and circuit design and development
Experience gathering and analyzing test data to assess trends and develop yield improvement plans

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $106654 - $181311

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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.