Hardware Engineering Tech

Hardware Engineering LeadFAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Our vision, we secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity, and propels our teams to take on 'never been done before' challenges. and Our innovation is multidimensional. Sitting at the heart of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES), FAST Labs provides the next generation of technology across ES's defense and commercial portfolios. We seek to turn groundbreaking research and partnerships into real-life impact for our customers, as we develop advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, EW, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, and more. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DOW and research teams, universities, small businesses, and venture firms/accelerators – all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation's warfighting mission needs.To help drive even greater impact for our business and our customers, FAST Labs Sensing Technologies (ST) is seeking project hardware engineering leads who understand how lead a team of project engineers through the dynamics of research and development (R&D) programs, and transition technology to the business. As a hardware engineering lead, you'll have opportunity to own the engineering technical, cost, and schedule aspects of our projects with the freedom to lead and shape teams consisting of talented electrical, mechanical, optical, as well as firmware engineers and designers. You will lead teams on research, development, and consulting projects requiring deep expertise in hardware engineering principles and practices to achieve project goals. In this role you will be the senior technical leader on research and development projects within our FAST Labs organization. You will support business capture by contributing to bid and proposal activities, as well as providing hardware engineering technical architecture expertise, and driving project level hardware engineering execution.Responsibilities:Ensure designs follow best-practice engineering methodsProvide hardware engineering input for new-business capture – influence technical baselines, develop cost estimates, identify technical risks, and suggest mitigation strategiesServe as the hardware subject-matter expert on proposal teams, helping shape technical scopes and pricing modelsPartner with Product Engineering Management (PEM), and Functional Managers (FMs), to identify, prioritize, and fill staffing requirements on your hardware development projectsEnsure all hardware R&D activities adhere to an appropriate level of research and development processes and are well matched to the scope of the effortsDrive agile process refinements, capture lessons learned, and champion "One-Team" culture across your projectRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline and 10+ years of progressive experience in a related field.Active DoD Secret clearance8+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design, including laboratory troubleshooting, technical problem-solving, and field testing.2+ years of experience leading hardware engineering teams on development programs, including responsibility as a Lead Hardware Engineer and Control Account Manager (CAM).Experience supporting business development activities, including proposal development and generation of hardware engineering cost and schedule estimates.Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing project technical teams.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex technical information both verbally and in writing.Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement.Experience with cutting-edge engineering techniques, including Model-Based Engineering, Agile, and Digital Engineering, to solve complex challenges with efficiency.Design and analyze RF front-ends, including antennas, LNAs, mixers, and ADCs.Algorithm Implementation: Translate algorithms into high-performance, low-latency hardware pipelines.Leverage heterogeneous computing platforms (GPU, FPGA, ASIC, neuromorphic chips).Optical Engineering: Optomechanical and Electrical architectures, detector physics, radiometry and image quality metrics.Knowledge of Laser system hardware components, subsystems, building blocks and architectures.Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317 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; 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. 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