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Entry-Level Electrical Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Merrimack, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/11/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join our team in Merrimack, New Hampshire!
“We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” is our mission, and we’re looking for engineers who share our passion in supporting a full range of first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect air, land and naval warfighters on all fronts. At our Merrimack, NH site, the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

Join Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions and contribute to cutting-edge technologies that protect our nation's warfighters. This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in the design, build & sustainment of our current and next generation products. If you enjoy tackling complex challenges and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Typical duties assigned to this position:
  • Support technical trade studies, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, laboratory test and troubleshooting
  • Support production of new products and/or sustainment of current products
  • Integrate / Elaluate hardware performance in a laboratory enviornment
  • Create design documentation and verficiation test procedures
  • Work with hardware suppliers
  • Support the debug of complex circuits
  • Create/review technical documents such as BOMs, test procedures, drawings, specifications and reports
  • Learn from experienced engineers
Our engineers interact with colleagues and peers of various disciplines and backgrounds to arrive at innovative solutions to problems. We encourage collaboration and foster an environment of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. On top of numerous diverse and challenging career opportunities, BAE offers flexible schedules (9/80 work week), competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees. If you’re looking to flex your electrical engineering know-how, work on an incredible cross-functional team and make a difference to our war fighters, join us at BAE Systems!


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
  • Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical capability.
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Active DOD Secret Clearance
  • Experience with printed board assembly (PBA, PCB) design tools
  • Experience with FPGA hardware designs
  • Local power supply design
  • Knowledge of memory interfaces such as DDR, QSPI
  • Knowledge of data transfer protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESD 204, I2C, JTAG
  • Understanding of electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
  • Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments
  • Experience with product development and support of electronics equipment
  • Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes


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, Inc.
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.

Salary : $64,926 - $110,374

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