> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2493292-senior-principle-hardware-lead](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2493292-senior-principle-hardware-lead). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principle Hardware Lead - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $136,000.0 - $231,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Computer Engineering, Pcb Layout - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A2B27098D5FC49E08365FEA4FC874AE1/job/ ## About the Role * BSEE with 10 years and commensurate experience leading engineering teams * Proven experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and productivity metrics to ensure efficient team performance * Experience leading a team to include, but are not limited to: Electrical and Mechanical engineers, technicians, designers, and PCB layout (Multi-disciplinary) * Experience with design and development of products and services * Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Current DoD Security Clearance * Experience implementing established Hardware Engineering design processes to achieve product quality and consistency * Sound interpersonal communication skills involving interfacing with company personnel, customers, and suppliers * Experience supporting new business capture and proposal teams with development of hardware engineering cost/schedule estimates * Ability to develop and implement design solutions, processes, and systems within budget and schedule requirements * Knowledge/experience with complex electrical and printed circuit board designs & developments * Knowledge/experience with opto-mechanical designs & developments * Knowledge/experience with missile seeker development * Experience with lasers, optics, and/or related IR technologies * Experience with RF technologies design * Experience designing for manufacturability * Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE) * Experience with Agile development processes * Certification for Earned Value Management System (EVMS) project management technique ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard)