Senior Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer II

BAE Systems Inc. is hiring a Senior Principal Electrical Hardware Engineer II for an onsite role in Huntsville, AL, supporting Precision Strike programs. This position focuses on designing electrical hardware that can meet demanding customer requirements while operating in harsh environmental conditions, with a strong emphasis on hands-on lab work and practical product development support.

Role focus

In this role, you will work across the hardware lifecycle, applying a “design it right the first time” mindset to balance affordability, manufacturing considerations, quality, and reliability. You will also engage directly with development and support activities for electronics equipment, including troubleshooting and verification using standard test and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical hardware solutions that meet challenging customer requirements to withstand harsh environmental conditions
• Apply a “design it right the first time” philosophy while weighing affordability, manufacturing, quality, and reliability to exceed customer expectations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years of experience
• Motivated self-starter and problem solver
• Experience with product development and support of electronics equipment
• Solid fundamentals of digital, analog, and mixed signal electronics and interface/communication standards
• Experience using electrical engineering development software tools
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
• Programming knowledge in Python, C, or similar languages to understand test execution
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
• Experience debugging hardware using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and digital signal analyzers
• Leadership capability in team environments, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with good time management to prioritize problems and actions in a team environment
• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Technologies

• Python
• C
• Cadence electrical engineering development tools
• MATLAB/Simulink
• JTAG

Education, experience, and skills (preferred)

• MS in Electrical Engineering
• Current experience with Cadence electrical engineering development tools
• Experience with lasers, IR, and other detection and imaging technologies
• Experience designing Power Supply circuits
• Familiarity with JTAG protocol
• MATLAB/Simulink tool experience
• Familiarity with image and signal processing techniques
• Active DOD security clearance

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on items such as home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental
• Military leave
• Bereavement
• Any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics

Compensation: USD 136,000 - 231,200 per year.

Location: Huntsville, AL (onsite).