Senior Principal Electrical Engineer ($5k Sign On Bonus)

BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, US

Posted August 4, 2026

Full-TimeTechnology & EngineeringSoftware Development

About this role

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. We are seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our team in southern New Hampshire!</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">“We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” is our mission, and we’re looking for engineers who share our passion in developing a full range of first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect air, land, and naval warfighters on all fronts. From our southern NH campus of facilities, the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. </span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">If you are an individual who thrives in Agile hardware development environments, then we are interested in hearing from you! This exciting role spans the full product lifecycle - business capture, development, production, testing, sustaining - for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. You will collaborate closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware and test engineers, as well as product managers and stakeholders to develop excellent solutions.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, quality, and reliability of electronic products through rigorous design, analysis, and testing. In addition, the ideal candidate has experience with, and is a strong advocate of, Agile hardware development, risk-reduction prototyping, and requirements-driven design and verification.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Typical duties assigned to this position:</span></span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Design and troubleshoot high speed digital, analog, mixed signal, and power CCAs for military electronics/avionics equipment</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Lead electrical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of complex and dynamic military systems</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Participate in requirements development, performing technical trade studies, and evaluating technology insertion/upgrades</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop architectures for electronic hardware that leverage embedded processors, microcontrollers, and VHDL based FPGAs/SoCs</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test results</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Knowledge transfer by mentoring junior engineering talent</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">8+ years (or 6+ years with MS EE) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Strong laboratory experience</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Competence in digital/analog/mixed signal electronics fundamentals and interface/communication standards</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Knowledge and experience with FPGA Design; memory interfaces such as DDR, QSPI; data transfer protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESD 204, I2C, JTAG, MIL-STD-1553; and experience in power supply (DC to DC) design</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with electrical engineering tools for design, schematic capture and analysis</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience using Cadence tools for printed board assembly (PBA, PCB) design</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">A self-starter with Agile hardware development experience</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Control account management experience</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with LRIP / FRP, specially electronics manufacturing and test methodologies</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="vertical-align:middle"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Active DOD security clearance</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Electronic Systems </b></br>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.<br><br>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.

Requirements

  • Security Clearance: Security clearance required

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