Product Test Engineer

Job Description
Its about the journey. Every second, a commercial plane takes off transporting millions of passengers somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical commercial electronic systems. From pilot inputs to control surface movement, be part of our engineering journey where youll be among the brightest minds, working on the industrys most difficult problems. We Innovate for Those Who Move the World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. As a member of the BAE Systems Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) engineering team, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with complex electronic controls and solve challenging technical problems that both enhance our products performance and matter to our customers.

The BAE Systems Engineering Team in Fort Wayne Indiana is searching for a highly motivated Product Test Engineer (PTE) who will own a product line and ensure product compliance and will drive ongoing test process efficiency through continuous improvement. Trusted in the industry, CAS develops, manufactures, and services highly reliable, long life cycle, adaptable, and scalable avionics solutions for the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft and their propulsion systems. Our Engineering team members are expected to be able to investigate failing circuits down to a component level. Depending on application type, our PTEs may be interacting with Analog, Digital, and/or Programmable logic technologies. Troubleshooting is accomplished with the use of standard electrical lab and test equipment but familiarity with advanced tools/techniques is a plus. Our Engineers engage with our design teams to understand issues and drive improvement initiatives to improve test yield and reliability. While experience is preferred, entry level candidates that are goal-oriented, driven by challenges, and willing to learn to grow their skills are encouraged to apply as we are willing to train applicants with applicable backgrounds.

In this role, the qualified candidate will be the engineering support interface for our electronic control products within the Fort Wayne factory. Responsibilities include:

• Owning, Defining, Integrating, and Maintaining hardware test requirements and test performance
• Initiating continuous improvement of our electronic controls as a response to acceptance test yields and delivered quality metrics
• Providing on-site design engineering guidance and product support to Operations, Aftermarket and our customers (e.g. product investigations/root cause analysis, product performance assessments, and component/circuit level troubleshooting and diagnostics)
• Teaming with Design Engineering in Endicott, New York and customers on changes to improve yield and reliability

Performance in the role requires frequent engagement with Programs, Operations, and our customer to support product performance, quality, reliability, and delivery issues.

This role involves a combination of hands-on product/test equipment engagement, collaborative teaming, and independent work. Therefore, a hybrid work format is allowed for flexibility with 3-4 days required to be on-site per week in the Fort Wayne, IN manufacturing facility. Some light travel may be required (<10%).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Technology/Engineering Discipline (EE, EE, CET) or related Electrical degree with equivalent experience in field
• Ability to perform analysis and diagnostics down to an electronic component level (e.g. analog, digital, power, and communication) using various laboratory equipment (e.g. power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes)
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking
• Ability to generate, interpret, and implement requirements specifications
• General understanding of electronics manufacturing process
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively multitask and manage priorities

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), Electrical Engineering (EE), or related electrical degree, and 2 or more years related work experience

• Familiarity with the manufacturing and test of high reliability electronic assemblies and their avionics applications
• Experience using complex analytical tools and methods (SPC, 6 Sigma, etc.)
• Experience with servo loops, position sensing, and switching power supplies
• Experience using advanced test and analysis instrumentation (spectrum, bus, and logic analyzers, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities in collaborative team environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64935 - $110390

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.