Engineer Test Principal

Principal Test Engineer

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing from our strengths, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. BAE Systems is looking for a Principal Test Engineer on the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) operations test and manufacturing team. This position will support multiple factories in Nashua, NH including the Area 5 factory after necessary clearances have been obtained. This role is a 1st shift with a flexible 4/10 work shift-Monday-Thursday! This position will include the following duties:

1. Support manufacturing with all aspects of the test processes of electronic warfare hardware and their lower level assemblies.
2. Provide test failure debug, resolution, and appropriate direction to operations personnel to perform necessary rework.
3. Generate rework direction in the Paperless Manufacturing Execution System (MES) based on debug findings.
4. Interface with Engineering and other supporting groups to drive defect resolution to root cause.
5. Support test equipment maintenance, and improvement, including bench top manual test equipment, software automated test equipment, and Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) equipment.
6. Generate and implement improvements in test design, processes, and methodologies to reduce cost, improve capacity, and increase throughput.
7. Generate and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation associated with the design and build of digital and RF electronic warfare products.
8. Support test equipment validation and movement as required to support factory needs.
9. Provide training / support to manufacturing personnel.

Full-time onsite: Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or a minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Experience in defense or aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Experience as a test or product support engineer (2 years minimum).
• Experience debugging hardware (2 years minimum).
• Good planning, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working independently and leading small teams through problem resolution.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience with RF and digital test equipment (i.e. network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal sources, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge of circuit cards and components and basic electrical systems.
• Experience with debugging or troubleshooting both CCA and system hardware.
• Lean certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.)
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825 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.