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BAE Systems, Inc. · 1 hour ago

Principal Electrical System Engineer – Mechanisms Lead - $40K Sign On Bonus

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $201K/yr

6+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is expanding its expertise in precision mechatronics and sensing solutions. The Principal Electrical System Engineer will lead a team of electrical engineers to produce electronic control systems for high precision applications, ensuring technical leadership and project execution throughout the program life cycle.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for multidisciplinary system team (optical, mechanical, focal plane, thermal, RF, software) including suppliers to create, influence and define discriminating electronics solutions involving scan mechanisms, fast steering mirrors, spin mechanisms, cryo coolers, and other mechatronic systems

Provide subject matter expertise in space-based electronics systems and components to include motor control theory, closed loop stability analysis, embedded algorithm implementation, 2 and 3 phase BLDC motors, stepper motors, voice coils, resolvers, encoders, power electronics, motor drives, and other sensing methodologies

Lead resolution of electrical hardware anomalies at the system level and determine root cause and corrective action at the engineering development level and with flight hardware

Compose objective, quantifiable trade studies incorporating heritage system designs as well as new technologies and supplier capabilities to guide critical architectural decisions affecting the performance of other systems and subsystems

Electrical system-level modeling and simulation, analysis, trades, risk assessment, requirements derivation, allocation, and flow down leveraging MATLAB Simulink, LTSpice, DOORs, MBSE, and various other system engineering tools

Maintain end-to-end electrical compatibility, functional allocations, and margins across entire system

Hands-on involvement in every aspect of design, development, production, and test

Identify and mitigate technical risks early in the design phase

Present analysis, findings, and design to peers, internal management, and customers throughout program phases (Proposal, IBR, SRR, PDR, CDR, IV&V)

Mentor junior engineers in mission understanding, electrical subsystem technologies and concepts

Develop electronics to quality and reliability standards for NASA, NOAA, DoD, and classified customers

Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule

Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment

Perform other duties as necessary

Qualification

Motor control theoryPower amplifier designFPGA controlElectrical system modelingCircuit level signal processingPower conversionMATLAB SimulinkPCB designAnalog circuit designDigital circuit designLTSpiceDOORsSystems thinkingElectronics packagingPresentation skillsProblem solving

Required

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

BS or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience

Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education

Technical competence in any of the following areas: motor control theory, power amplifier design, circuit level signal processing, FPGA control and signal conditioning, and power conversion from 10's of watts to 1kW

Solid problem solving, decision making (related to cost, schedule, technical and risk), and closure skills (dedication to close open items/issues) to ensure mission success

Solid presentation skills and ability to communicate complex concepts to widely varying audiences

Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change

Working knowledge of interface and design documentation, such as functional block diagrams, PCB design, layout, and fabrication documentation skills