
Electrical Engineer
Job description
BAE Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Rapid Prototype Development Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and demonstration of cutting-edge products and technologies. As a key member of the Rapid Prototype Team, you will gain in-depth product knowledge, enhance your technical expertise, and support a range of initiatives, including internal research and development projects, avionics product development, and production sustainment efforts.
In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing digital, analog, and mixed-signal prototype hardware and systems. Guided by a lead engineer, your tasks will include electrical circuit design, circuit card assembly (CCA) development, analysis, firmware/software creation, interface/cable design, component selection, laboratory testing and troubleshooting. We are looking for a motivated engineer who is eager to master advanced design and analysis tools, utilize state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, and thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment.At BAE Systems, we are committed to fostering technical growth and career development. As part of our team, you will have access to extensive in-house training programs, mentorship opportunities, and the expertise of Engineering Fellows to tackle complex challenges. This role offers a unique chance to work on cutting-edge projects while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Associates Degree in Engineering
- Solid engineering fundamentals
- Familiarity with electrical engineering design & analysis tools
- Software programming experience
- Proficiency with basic laboratory equipment
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Detail oriented and self-motivated
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Hands-on experience of designing and testing electronic systems
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250Please 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.
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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, security and aerospace company headquartered in Arlington, VA, with locations across the country. BAE Systems employees’ dedication and commitment show in everything they create and deliver, including advanced electronic systems, cyber operations and intelligence analysis, combat vehicles, naval weapons, ship maintenance and modernization, and vehicle upgrades and 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. Connect your passion for making a difference to career full of purpose by visiting jobs.baesystems.com. BAE Systems, Inc. believes in the free exchange of ideas and encourages all visitors to its social media properties to engage in spirited conversation. We expect and encourage differences in opinions and perspectives, but we require a civil discourse. To that end, all posts and comments must: - Refrain from promoting partisan political causes. - Protect confidential, proprietary, embargoed or otherwise protected information. - Respect and protect intellectual property rights and permissions for artistic content. Further, BAE Systems will remove comments that do not contribute to a civil discourse. The following are examples of comments that will be removed: - Profanity, or any speech that is potentially denigrating or demeaning. - Violence, threats of violence, or implied violence. - Descriptions of illegal activity, or implied illegal activity. - Ad hominem attacks or personal insults. - Off-topic or demonstrably false information