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# Senior Principal II Hardware Engineer - Hardware Development Lea

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Totowa, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $149,603.0 - $254,317.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Schematic Capture, Reliability of Systems, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9024546/senior-principal-ii-hardware-engineer-hardware-development-lea

## About the Role

* A BSEE (or related field) and 10+ years of experience. You have a track record of taking complex digital/mixed-signal designs with embedded processors, FPGAs, and high-speed serial interfaces-from initial requirements through to successful verification.
 * Experience leading integrated teams of Electrical, Mechanical, and Drafting engineers.
 * Deep knowledge of the hardware product lifecycle, from schematic capture and PCB layout to environmental qualification.
 * Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Account Management (CAM) to ensure technical goals align with program constraints.

## Description

At BAE Systems, we don't just build electronics; we create the decisive edge. Our Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) team is developing the next generation of disruptive technologies that safeguard warfighters across land, sea, and air. We are looking for a Hardware Development Lead who is as passionate about technical excellence as they are about leading people.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of 20+ engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Design Drafting) to push the boundaries of what is possible in rugged custom electronics. This isn't just about managing a schedule-it's about solving the complex engineering hurdles associated with high-speed digital/mixed-signal circuit cards in the most demanding environments on earth.

 * : Lead critical design reviews and architect hardware strategies that ensure program success and system reliability.
 * : Grow the technical maturity of your team by providing guidance, fostering innovation, and ensuring the "right person is in the right job."
 * : Act as the primary technical conduit between engineering, procurement, operations, and program management to move a design from concept to deployment.
 * re: Support program capture and proposal teams by defining hardware baselines and estimating the technical effort required for next-gen capabilities.
 * : Balance the rigors of the Hardware Development Process with the agility needed to solve complex, real-world engineering problems.

 * Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Security Clearance (Active Secret preferred)


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