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Job Description

As a Principal Electrical Engineer at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS), you will be at the forefront of defining and driving the technical direction of our space-based electronic systems. With a deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies and a proven track record of leadership, you will lead the development of next-generation systems that push the boundaries of performance, reliability, and innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Technical Excellence: Lead the development of cutting-edge technologies that drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Strategic Impact: Influence technical direction and drive business growth through technical innovation and leadership.
• Professional Growth: Access to advanced training, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your leadership and technical skills.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a talented team of engineers and innovators who share your passion for excellence.
• Recognition and Rewards: Be recognized for your contributions and achievements, with opportunities for career advancement and professional rewards.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers' missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.


What You'll Do:

• Technical Vision and Strategy: Drive the technical vision for space-based electronic systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs. Develop and execute technical roadmaps that drive innovation and competitive advantage.
• Complex System Design and Development: Lead the design and development of highly complex electronic systems, focusing on system-level and detailed circuit architectures. Ensure designs meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Advanced Technology Development: Spearhead the development of advanced technologies, including digital and analog design, high-speed communication interfaces, and signal processing architectures. Collaborate with internal and external partners to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Technical Leadership and Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers and teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Develop and implement best practices, technical standards, and processes that drive consistency and quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams, which will include systems engineering, software development, and test engineering representatives. Ensure seamless integration of systems and drive technical decisions that meet customer requirements.
• Customer Engagement and Communication: Interface with customers to understand their needs, provide technical updates, and demonstrate system capabilities. Develop and present technical briefings, proposals, and technical reports to senior leadership and customers.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks associated with complex system development. Develop and implement risk management plans that ensure system reliability and performance.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Skills and Education

• Education and Experience
  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Skills
  • Modeling & Analysis: Proficiency in modeling, simulation, and comprehensive analysis, including worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA), parts stress analysis, reliability, signal integrity, and risk mitigation.
  • Digital Design: Expertise in FPGA and microprocessor architectures, digital filters, image processing, and high-speed SERDES protocols (XAUI, sRIO, PCIe, SpaceWire) for various sensor data processing.
  • Analog Design: Experience in general analog, mixed-signal, and power supply electronic design.
  • Testing & Validation: Ability to design and implement chip-level and board-level test fixtures and plans, including the development of reusable circuits.
  • Laboratory Equipment: Hands-on experience with lab power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, and logic analyzers.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Experience interfacing with Systems Engineers to define functional and performance requirements.
  • Hardware Lifecycle: Ability to collaborate with Parts Engineers for EEE part selection/approval and work closely with packaging and layout engineers for printedwiring board (PWB) development.
  • Communication: Strong communication and presentation skills.

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Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of space radiation effects or rad-hard electronics design.
• Space or military design experience.
• Experience in the design of control electronics and precision instrumentation.
• Proficiency with schematic capture tools such as Mentor/Siemens, OrCad, or Altium.
• Experience with power systems, detector low-noise analog electronics, or mixed-signal design.
• Proficiency with Matlab, PSPICE/LTSPICE, and Mathcad.

About BAE Systems Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.