Entry Level Hardware Engineer - Electrical/Power/Firmware/RF (Hybrid)

Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. At Aerospace and Mision Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.”

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits.

We are currently seeking entry level engineers to join our ES Defense Hardware Engineering Team in a variety of hardware engineering positions in electrical, firmware, power, or radio frequency (RF) specialties.

Beyond exciting work, entry level hires in hardware engineering are part of our Year One Program. BAE System’s Year One Program provides you with experience and opportunities to jumpstart your engineering career. As part of this unique program, you will have the opportunity to:

• Explore different projects and technologies.
• Develop skills by receiving immediate mentorship from experienced managers and engineers and participate in classes and workshops to expand your knowledge of yourself and our company.
• Network and collaborate to make lasting connections with peers, co-workers and leadership.

With an experienced Year One team dedicated to your success, you'll receive the support you need to navigate your first steps in your engineering career.

In an exciting hardware engineering role, you will enjoy opportunities to take on challenging work assignments, flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

Basic Functions of the Job:

• Support Product Design. Provide Engineering support to design and development of products using fundamental engineering principles, theories and techniques. Assigned duties may include design and development tasks to meet operational, space, or functional design requirements. Acquires familiarization with the project, engineering or research effort and company engineering practices and standards. Assignment direction provided by senior engineering staff and work is performed under direct technical supervision.
• Perform Analyses, investigations, or testing where overall design requirements have been specified. Obtain working knowledge of company standard analysis tools. Perform basic analysis, investigation, and design evaluation. Compile data for review by senior engineering personnel.
• Support Verification/Validation of Design. Support the testing of design hardware. Assist in the design or fabrication of prototype product. Document results for review by senior engineering personnel.
• Prepare Documentation. Generate and review the technical content of engineering specifications, drawings, reports and other documentation associated with the hardware design. Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences.
• Support Continuous Improvement. Acquire a working knowledge of the quality managment system and the hardware Design Process. Acquire up-to-date knowledge of developments in hardware engineering disciplines.
• Support to Sustainment. Provide engineering support to products in production. Manage material or performance issues, Perform root cause assessments of discovered issues. Perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions.

Please note: Candidates for these positions will be considered for positions across the greater Nashua, NH area and various engineering hiring teams. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of in-person or hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely based on the business needs.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Engineering, or other engineering/technical hardare oriented field.
• This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience. To be considered for an Engineer I, you must have at least a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field. To be considered for an Engineer II, you must have a master’s degree OR 2+ years of full-time work experience with bachelor’s degree.
• U.S Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance
• Outstanding technical communication skills (verbal and written)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Engineering experience in any of the following:
  • Power Supply/Systems Design
  • Analog Circuit Design
  • Digital Circuit Design
  • FPGA development
  • VHDL Programing language experience
  • PSPICE or equivalent analog circuit simulation tool experience
  • Board Design
  • Cadence Allegro for schematic capture and PCB design
  • RF circuit design
  • Basic microwave Technology
  • Proficient in circuit active and passive devices
  • Ability to read schematics
  • Ability to create schematics
  • C, C++, Perl, Labview, TestStand

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374

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.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.