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BAE Systems, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Principal Test Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company focused on delivering advanced technology solutions. They are seeking a Principal Test Engineer to design and develop test solutions and write test software for Next Generation Electronic Warfare Systems Products. The role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines and requires a strong background in automated test equipment development and integration.

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Responsibilities

Automated test equipment development and integration
Developing test software according to best coding standards using proprietary NI Test Stand libraries and executives as part of a development community of practice
Developing test hardware according to BAE and industry standards
Test solution development life cycle which consists of requirements review, test plan creation, design reviews, coding, integration of test SW with test stands, and sell-off to customers
Test solution software and hardware integration, debug & troubleshooting
Experience developing automated test solutions for electronic assemblies in a production factory environment

Qualification

Automated test softwareNational Instruments Test StandRF test measurementDigital communication protocolsCC++C#VBPythonKeysight Network AnalyzersPXI based instrumentationAtlassian toolsSW version controlTakes initiativeTechnical leadershipCommunication skills

Required

BS degree and 4+ years of experience
Proficient in National Instruments Test Stand
Familiarity with RF test measurement methodology and development with experience automating at least one of the following: S-Parameter measurements, Spectral Measurements, Power Measurements, RF Stimulus
Familiarity implementing digital communication protocols with experience automating at least one of the following: MLVDS, RS232/485/422, PCI/PCIe, JTAG, SPI, I2C

Preferred

BS degree and 8 years of experience or MS degree with 4-6 years' experience
Familiarity with C, C++, C#, VB, Python
Keysight Network Analyzers (PNA-X) and Signal/Spectrum Analyzers (MXA, PSA, CXA)
PXI based instrumentation
Experience with National Instruments FlexRIO (LabVIEW FPGA/VHDL/Verilog a plus)
JTAG/Boundary project development in an ATE solution
Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence)
Git and Tortoise Git
Earned Value and Project Management
UNIX, Linux, VxWorks, BASH, VMWare
CREO, Cadence, AutoCAD
Technical or team leadership
Possess good communication skills including interpersonal communication and team communication
Takes initiative and has a closure-oriented nature
Experience with SW version control and bug tracking tools

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (4)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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