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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Microelectronics Applications Engineering Manager - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Nashua, NH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $132,962.0 - $226,035.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Notes, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Content Management Servers, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Hardware Design, PCI Express, Software Requirements Analysis - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3769B58A92564659B27625A63E8BFFDD/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (MSEE preferred). * 8 years of experience in semiconductor applications engineering, hardware design, or system engineering. * 3 years of experience in a technical leadership or managerial role. * Knowledge of: * RF, Analog and digital circuit design * High-speed interfaces (e.g., PCIe, DDR, SERDES, Ethernet) * Hands-on experience with lab characterization and debugging. * Demonstrated experience working directly with strategic customers. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Experience with advanced packaging (SiP, 2.5D/3D integration, chiplets). * Familiarity with reliability standards (JEDEC, AEC-Q100, MIL-STD). * Experience in automotive, aerospace & defense, communications, or data center markets. * Strong business acumen and understanding of product lifecycle management. ## Description 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., The Technical Manager will oversee a team of applications engineers supporting customer design-in, integration, validation, and deployment of microelectronic products, including ICs, multi-chip modules (MCMs) and system-in-package (SiP) solutions. This leader will drive technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth through effective team management and strategic alignment with product and business objectives., Team Leadership & Development * Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing applications engineering team. * Define team structure, roles, and technical focus areas aligned with company strategy. * Set performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews. * Foster a customer-first mindset and culture of technical excellence. * Drive recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing professional development. * Establish best practices for customer engagement, issue resolution, and documentation. Technical Oversight * Oversee development of: * Reference designs * Application notes * Design guidelines * Validation reports * Contribute to structured product validation methodologies. * Support root-cause investigations and corrective action plans for field issues. Customer & Business Engagement * Partner with the Microelectronics Product Line to support key customer accounts and strategic design-ins. * Participate in high-level customer meetings to define requirements and communicate technical roadmaps. * Translate customer system requirements into actionable feedback for R&D and product management. * Support revenue growth through strong technical positioning and competitive differentiation. * Improve customer satisfaction and reduce time-to-ramp. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with: * Product engineering * R&D and design teams * Quality and reliability teams * Manufacturing and test engineering * Ensure smooth transition from product development to customer deployment. * Influence product roadmap decisions based on market and customer insights. * Drive continuous improvement of design support tools, simulation models, and collateral. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [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) - [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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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