Senior Principal Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description
The Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business is experiencing unprecedented growth. Our two design centers in Endicott, New York and a new state of the art development center in Austin, Texas are the home for our next generation technical solutions. Engineers will develop flight and mission-critical products for more than 170 commercial and military customers. You will have the opportunity to help design and develop the next generation: Fly-By-Wire Flight Controls, Aircraft Engine Controls, Ground Vehicle Power Management Systems, Aircraft Electrification Systems, Advanced Air Mobility Systems, Autonomous Flight Systems, Flight Deck Systems, Cabin Management Systems, Weapon Control Systems, and Mission Systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft and vehicle manufacturers.
When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, Test, and Operations during all phases of the Product Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world-class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
This role is based in Austin, TX and involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work and will take the form of a hybrid work schedule, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
Position Summary
Join our team of Digital Circuit Design Engineers who are tasked with the architecture, design, test, and verification of high-reliability electronics circuit card assemblies. In this position you will provide electrical engineering support to a dynamic engineering development team, leading first unit test, design verification test, integration and transition to production tasks on complex digital circuit cards and modules.
The successful candidate must possess strong technical aptitude, communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally within the hardware organization and with other engineering disciplines/functions. Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in technical areas.
This position may include the following activities:

• Design of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies that utilize interfaces such as PCIe
• Schematic and layout capture of digital circuits such as FPGA's and Microprocessors, including component selection, floor planning, power analysis, and timing analysis
• Signal integrity analysis utilizing software programs such as MATLAB and HyperLynx as well as hands-on high-speed signal integrity lab verification
• Develop and execute digital verification test procedures
• Experience with writing and executing test plans for environmental testing of high reliability electronics
• Support test and troubleshooting of systems, modules and sub-assemblies of digital modules, working directly with program engineering personnel as required
• Interface with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause
• Generate and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation
• Interface with governmental customers and suppliers as required
• Mentor peers and junior engineers in areas of expertise

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in electrical engineering or equivalent and 12+ years of industry experience in Digital Circuit Design, or MS in electrical engineering or equivalent and 10+ years of industry experience in Digital Circuit Design
• Familiarity with high-speed digital design of circuit card assemblies, including simulation, PWB layout and routing, and signal integrity analysis.
• Experience with the design, build, integration and/or test of complex electronic systems.
• Able to research and apply electrical engineering principles and theories to solve electrical engineering problems.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Exhibits sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customer, and suppliers

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in electrical engineering or equivalent and 15+ years of industry experience in Digital Circuit Design, or MS in electrical engineering or equivalent and 13+ years of industry experience in Digital Circuit Design
• FPGA based circuit card design.
• Embedded processors, PCIe, Ethernet, 1553, SERDES, Fiber Optic, DDR3/DDR4
• CAD based schematic capture and simulation (Mentor/Siemens Xpedition)
• Able to direct layout and routing rules
• Pre & Post routing simulation using HyperLynx
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment - Team Leader
• Excellent problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability with demonstrated design success
• Ability to own the design and close on discrete tasking in a timely manner as well as lead others to closure
• Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or customers.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.