EMI/EMC/Lightning Principal Engineer

Job Description

Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoW and international customers. You will 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. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is seeking an EMI/EMC Electrical Engineer for our Nashua NH facility.

Responsibilities of this role include:

• Develops advanced concepts, techniques and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories.
  
• Defines and implements EMI/EMC requirements to meet specified product performance for all aspects of Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) compliance, including but not limited to EMI/ EMC/ EME/ ESD/ EMP and Lightning.
  
• Reviews/prepares/modifies EMI control plans, procedures, reports, and seeks opportunities for improved efficiencies
  
• Participates in Design Reviews, trade-off analysis, and provide all EMI/EMC design control for major programs.
  
• Directs major test programs and has knowledge of test equipment automation software, TILE, EMC32, Elektra etc.
  

Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

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 fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 6+ years' experience in electrical engineering product development and testing
• 6+ years' experience in EMI/EMC analysis, testing, and compliance
• 6+ years' experience in Lightning analysis, testing, and compliance in accordance with RTCA/DO-160 section 22 or MIL-STD-461G CS117
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM Field (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field)
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464
• Experience in EMI/EMC analysis and modeling, product qualification tests and test techniques, and product compliance
• Knowledge of virtual meeting tools such as Webex, Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc., in order to accomplish the work of your team
• Ability to obtain & maintain DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree in a STEM Field (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field)
• Familiarity with typical EMI/EMC and lightning test equipment and control software including oscilloscopes, spectrum and network analyzers, EMI receivers, low noise amplifiers, signal generators, high voltage probes, transient generators, etc.
• Working knowledge of RTCA/DO-160 or MIL-STD-461
• Experience with software tools such as Matlab, MathCAD, PSPICE, LTSPICE, and ANSYS HFSS, and other simulation tools
• Previous work experience with reading, interpreting and following: circuit schematics, PCB layouts, engineering drawings, BOMs, cable harnesses, wiring schematics, interface diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings and CAD software
• Prior experience with lightning mitigation in systems, or subsystems.
• Possess iNarte EMC Engineer Certification
• Possess Secret or Top Secret DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $109120 - $185460

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.