Hardware Test Sr Principal Engineer II

As the Lead Test Engineer you will head programs that design, develop, and implement test stations for both electrical and microwave circuits. You will also act as the Cost Account Manager (CAM), creating schedules, budgets, and staffing plans, while leading a multidisciplinary test team through the transitiontoproduction, productionsupport, and sustainment phases of our ECS product lines., * Lead the development of test stations and test approaches for complex electrical and microwave designs.

• Serve as Cost Account Manager (CAM): own schedule creation, budget management, and staffing requirements.
• Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate hardware performance and reliability.
• Direct a team of test engineers and technicians, delegating tasks, providing technical guidance, and ensuring timely task closure.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional groups (hardware suppliers, subcontractors, manufacturing, quality) to resolve technical issues, improve product yield, and control costs.
• Manage technical relationships with subcontractors and hardware suppliers, overseeing deliverables and quality.
• Support production issues in assembly, test/debug, and quality; ensure the test environment meets ontime delivery commitments for the War Fighter.
• Assess design updates to existing electrical and microwave circuits and recommend improvements.

DaytoDay Activities

• Leading design and development of test stations and test approaches.
• Assessing design updates to existing electrical and microwave designs.
• Delegating tasks to lessexperienced engineers and technicians.
• Technical management of subcontractors and hardware suppliers.
• Driving productyield and affordability improvements.

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering with10 years of experience on RF/microwave and digital products, preferably in the defense industry.
• Proven experience testing and troubleshooting complex EW systems, including both electrical and microwave circuits.
• Background supporting a production environment.
• Motivated selfstarter with strong leadership abilities and a collaborative team mindset.
• Excellent problemsolving, judgment, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to close discrete tasks promptly and lead others to closure.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Active or previously held Secret Clearance (highly preferred).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret Clearance (highly preferred).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Handson experience in RF/microwave subsystem, module, and circuit design and development.
• Experience gathering and analyzing test data to identify trends and develop yieldimprovement plans.

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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