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Principal Quality Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026

Job Description
What is it like to work at BAE Systems?" Imagine being part of a team that designs, develops, and delivers cutting-edge products that make a tangible impact on national security and defense. At BAE Systems, you'll collaborate with talented professionals who share your passion for innovation and excellence, and have opportunities to grow and develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

BAE Systems Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems (C4ISR) business area is seeking a Principal Program Quality Engineer in the Tactical Systems Product Line. Our Quality Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our C4ISR Tactical Systems, which are used by military and government agencies around the world.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead quality engineering efforts to develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and standards for C4ISR Tactical Systems programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate quality risks, and implement corrective actions as needed
  • Develop and maintain quality engineering documentation, including quality plans, procedures, and reports
  • Manage PMR/MRB process including review and disposition of nonconfomances and variances
  • Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, including AS9100
  • Provide technical guidance and expertise to junior engineers and quality engineers
  • Analyze and resolve complex quality issues, and implement process improvements to enhance quality and efficiency


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline and 4-6 years of experience or 8-10 years of engineering/technical experience in lieu of degree
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand a drawing, print and specification
  • Communication in a clear, concise and professional manner with multiple customers in different organizations, functions and the US Government
  • Interpersonal communication is verbal and written formats
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including word, excel, power point
  • Ability to learn BAE Systems software and data management programs
  • Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplined team
  • Ability to work independently with little to no oversight
  • Producting high quality work in a face paced, dynamic work environment
  • Rework and Repair processing
  • Production Hardware and/or Software processing
  • Customer Requirements and flow down into program execution and tasking


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technical field
  • Active secret clearance
  • Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience
  • Program process definition and documentation
  • First Article Inspection (FAI) AS9102 experience
  • Green Belt/ Black Belt certification
  • Hands on experience in a Defense Contracting Environment
  • AS9145- Advanced Product Quality Program exposure
  • Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies
  • Presentation of product to customer for acceptance/ "sell off"
  • Preparation of documentation packages for customer review
  • Hardware Inspection Criteria
  • Quality Management Systems (AS9100)
  • Quality Auditing
  • Configuration Control and Hardware Configuration Reporting
  • Participation Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259

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 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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 : $96,623 - $164,259

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