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Principal Semiconductor Engineer

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Nashua, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026

Job Description
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Semiconductor Process Engineer to join the MMICs & Foundry Capability Group (located in Nashua, NH). Process and Equipment oriented in semiconductor processing, 100% cleanroom job function, validate and monitor daily production activities.

In this role, you will contribute to team efforts to sustain/support process and new equipment qualification activities by working closely with Process Integration and Production groups, optimize current processes for lean manufacturing, SPC controls, and yield improvement. This includes overlapping with first and second shift operations. Experience in semiconductor process engineering is highly desired. Multi-tasking is expected with delivery commitments to both internal and external customers. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience in one or more semiconductor unit process areas – Dry Etch, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) , Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), Wet Etch, Lithography/Ebeam, Metrology, and other common Process Engineering functional process areas
  • Hands-on experience in semiconductor processing, new tool installs and qualification, process development and process improvement
  • Understanding and Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), and/or Design of Experiment (DOE)
  • Ability to multi-task, functioning both as individual contributor and as team players in multiple projects
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to perform job functions in wafer foundry cleanroom environment
  • 100% onsite cleanroom job function


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience in one or more semiconductor unit process areas – Dry Etch, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
  • Knowledge of GaAs and GaN MMIC technologies
  • Background in statistical data analysis and interpretation
  • Experience with JMP software
  • Experience with PROMIS Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software
  • US citizenship preferred


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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 : $118,095 - $200,762

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