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Lead Hardware Engineer

BAE Systems

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  Merrimack, New Hampshire
  
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PERMANENT

REMOTE/WORK

FROM HOME

Updated 09/06/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an emerging technical leader to drive a strategic program pursuits of a team of electrical, computer and mechanical engineers. As a key member of this group, you will drive engineering excellence, develop subject matter experts, and optimize lab resources to advance the craft in RF Systems hardware development. Additionally, you will play a key role in supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts, fostering a culture of innovation. Your leadership will guide the development team to create products that meet customer requirements and transition them to production to deliver to the warfighter.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and Manage Engineering Team:

Guide a team of engineers to design, develop, and demonstrate innovative technical solutions, ensuring high-quality technical demonstrations and product delivery that meet customer needs and exceed expectations.

• Collaborate with

Cross-Functional Teams:

Work closely with other engineering disciplines, marketing, and product management to ensure alignment and successful product launches.

Execute Hardware Solutions:

Lead the team in executing hardware solutions, ensuring adherence to engineering processes and best practices.

Develop Technology Roadmaps:

Collaborate on the development of technology roadmaps, leveraging design and test solutions across the portfolio to drive innovation and growth.

Ensure Program Success:

Collaborate with program engineering managers and other leads to ensure overall program success, including developing and tracking program performance metrics.

Communicate Program Status:

Communicate program status to internal customers and senior leadership, providing timely and transparent updates on progress and challenges.

• Foster a

Culture of Excellence:

Foster a culture of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Test (DFT), and Design To Unit Production Cost (DTUPC), designing out defects prior to production and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Oversee Lifecycle Phases:

Oversee lifecycle phases, including design development, verification, integration, and production support, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of high-quality products.

Drive Innovation and Growth:

Lead the team in driving innovation and growth, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing process enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proven track record of increasing responsibilities in managing hardware solutions
  
• Experience in developing military products with embedded processing
  
• Able to obtain a TS and SCI clearance
  
• Experience implementing the latest product development processes and quality standards including AS9145
  
• Experience in Digital Engineering and Agile HW development
  Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  
• Experience with multi-rack electronic systems
  
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance within the last two years.
  
• The use of commercially available schedule tools and application of those tools within EVMS is a plus.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$132962 - $226035

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.

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