Hardware Engineer Principal

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to support the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) SecureView Program Management Office. This role requires a skilled, technically knowledgeable person that has experience with hardware systems, components, and environments. The candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks in a team environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and support hardware systems and components in secure environments
• Maintain and support hardware infrastructure including servers, storage arrays, networking equipment, and embedded systems
• Perform hardware troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions on desktop and server systems
• Conduct hardware upgrades, component replacements, firmware updates, and system configuration changes
• Interface with local customers and provide hardware-related support to quickly resolve issues
• Apply relevant compliance standards and security controls to hardware platforms
• Attend planning and requirements meetings with engineering teams, Program Managers, and customers

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hardware design, systems engineering or equivalent experience
• Extensive knowledge of x86-based hardware architectures and Intel processor platforms
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with digital/analog circuit design, PCB layout, and embedded hardware development
• Extensive experience performing root cause analysis and troubleshooting hardware systems
• Experience with hardware security and testing
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills and effectively communicate details with all levels of management
• Experience supporting hardware in DoD or government production environments

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with cross-domain hardware solutions and requirements
• Experience with FPGA development, and signal integrity analysis
• Experience writing test scripts, performing hardware testing
• Experience with virtualization hardware platforms and high-availability systems
• Basic knowledge of Agile development

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

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 Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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 : $107,359 - $182,510