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# Hardware Lead

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Nashua, NH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $118,095.0 - $200,762.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Firmware
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/8A5672C8DE134EF99D24B0A201F9AD16/job/

## About the Role

* BSEE or BSME with 4 experience leading engineering teams
 * Possesses solid technical leadership skills for multi-disciplinary engineering teams engaged in the design and development of state-of-the-art electro-mechanical products
 * Ability to lead a team of disciplines that include Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Firmware (EE), Design Drafting (DD)
 * Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and productivity metrics to ensure efficient team performance
 * Experience implementing an established Hardware Engineering design processes to achieve product quality and consistency
 * Possesses sound interpersonal communication skills involving interfacing with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
 * Ability to develop and implement and lead others to closure design solutions within budget and schedule
 * Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Certification for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) project management techniques
 * Designing to cost (DTUPC) constraints
 * Design for manufacturability
 * Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments
 * Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes
 * Experience with Electronic Warfare systems, radar systems
 * Active Secret Clearance

## Description

The selected candidate will apply their emerging leadership skills in program execution to support our Design it Right initiative for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to acquire product knowledge and advance their growing management skills on innovative technology while performing their assigned responsibilities in program execution in a Hybrid work format. On top of numerous diverse and challenging career opportunities, BAE offers flexible schedules (including every other Friday off), competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees. With a flexible work environment including a 9/80 work schedule and competitive benefits, come join us today and see the opportunities in store for you!

The duties assigned to this senior engineering position will include the following:

Assisting in leading multi-discipline, state-of-the-art hardware teams of 20 people through the hardware engineering design and development

Employing your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas

Leading Design Review activities to achieve program success

Communicating essential information and coordinating with engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management

Assisting in Developing program schedules, earned value criteria, and productivity metrics for efficient performance

Ensuring the established Hardware Development Process is implemented successfully

Supporting important program capture and proposal teams with hardware baselines that include development and cost/scheduling estimating

Working with Discipline Section Leads to determine program staffing needs and right person/right job


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