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# Lead Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $132,962.0 - $226,035.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Hardware Design, Radio-Frequency Identification, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gizw7n

## About the Role

Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing hardware solutions

Experience in developing military products with embedded processing

Able to obtain a TS and SCI clearance

Experience implementing the latest product development processes and quality standards including AS9145

Experience in Digital Engineering and Agile HW development

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience with multi-rack electronic systems

Active Secret DoD Security Clearance within the last two years.

## Description

BAE Systems is seeking an emerging technical leader to drive a strategic program pursuits of a team of electrical, computer and mechanical engineers. As a key member of this group, you will drive engineering excellence, develop subject matter experts, and optimize lab resources to advance the craft in RF Systems hardware development. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, fostering a culture of innovation. Your leadership will guide the development team to create products that meet customer requirements and transition them to production to deliver to the warfighter., Lead and Manage Engineering Team: Guide a team of engineers to design, develop, and demonstrate innovative technical solutions, ensuring high-quality technical demonstrations and product delivery that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.

Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with other engineering disciplines, marketing, and product management to ensure alignment and successful product launches.

Execute Hardware Solutions: Lead the team in executing hardware solutions, ensuring adherence to engineering processes and best practices.

Develop Technology Roadmaps: Collaborate on the development of technology roadmaps, leveraging design and test solutions across the portfolio to drive innovation and growth.

Ensure Program Success: Collaborate with program engineering managers and other leads to ensure overall program success, including developing and tracking program performance metrics.

Communicate Program Status: Communicate program status to internal customers and senior leadership, providing timely and transparent updates on progress and challenges.

Foster a Culture of Excellence: Foster a culture of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design To Unit Production Cost (DTUPC), designing out defects prior to production and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Oversee Lifecycle Phases: Oversee lifecycle phases, including design development, verification, integration, and production support, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of high-quality products.

Drive Innovation and Growth: Lead the team in driving innovation and growth, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.


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