Senior Principal Program Quality NRE Lead - EPAWSS

V2/TACAIR

BAE Systems

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Nashua, New Hampshire

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PERMANENT

REMOTE/WORK

FROM HOME

Updated 09/06/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is it like to work for an organization where "We Protect Those Who Protect Us?" Rewarding!

BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area is seeking a Senior Principal II Program Quality Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) Lead Engineer in the Tactical Air (TACAIR) Product Line. The role will support the

EPAWSS V2

programs including the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor (JSI), F-15 Korea Program, and Storm EW platform. As a Program Quality Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring BAE Systems develop, tests, builds and delivers compliant products to our customers. Requirements flow down and compliance will play a significant part in everyday life. The role will be involved in writing Basis of Estimate, supporting proposals, Development, Production, Sustainment and/or non-recurring Engineering Programs. The role will include mentoring and leading Program Quality Engineers on development programs in New Hampshire. The individual will work closely with the Customer, Program Management Office, Software Teams, and Supplier Quality Teams along with other critical functions to provide world-class program execution. Additionally, support corrective actions using quality science tools via 8D methodology. Experience in Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), program quality, and software quality will benefit you in this role.

Responsibilities in this role will include support to the program development process, Test Program Set (TPS) review, as well as Quality support on non-recurring engineering efforts including hardware redesign efforts due to Diminishing Manufacturing Supply, repair/rework of Customer and Government Furnished Equipment, Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), TPS development.

The Program Quality Lead will be the primary interface with the customer and the Defense Contracts Management Agency (DCMA) for audits, program inquiries, and product acceptance. Attention to detail for documentation records and test witnessing plays a critical part of the NRE efforts. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and collaborative program team environment is a must!

Develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment, and conducts quality assurance tests. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality methodologies and utilize quality tools to help drive continuous improvement.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely and travel to other locations.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree and 8-10+ years of relevant technical work experience

Understands the process for Basis of Estimates and proposals

Understands Quality Science tools (APQP/PPAP, 8D RCCA, Statistical Process Controls, Lean Six Sigma, Auditing) along with relevant industry standards (AS9100, AS9102, AS9145)

Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Process Verification (PPV) AS9102

Ability to read, interpret and understand a drawing, print and specification

Communication in a clear, concise and professional manner with multiple customers in different organizations, functions and the US Government

Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including word, excel, power point

Self-starting problem solver with a fact-based focus on continuous improvement

Enjoys mentoring Quality professionals and other cross-functional team members to continuously improve execution success

Ability to lead quality aspects for qualification efforts such as EQT test environment requirements (MIL-STD-810) and EMI test method requirements (MIL-STD-461)

Proven ability to lead a multi-disciplined team

Ability to work independently and lead a team with little to no oversight

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or technical discipline

Prior Quality Assurance Engineering experience

Prior experience with Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and development efforts

Software Quality experience / Certified Software Quality Engineer

Program process definition and documentation

Rework and Repair processing

Lean Six Sigma tools

Green Belt/ Black Belt certification

Lead/Facilitation of Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities

Hands on experience in a Defense Contracting Environment

AS9145- Advanced Product Quality Planning experience

Preferred active secret clearance

Experience with tools such as DOORs, Jira, Bit Bucket

Familiarity with the following:

Manufacturing of complex electronic assemblies

Customer Requirements and flow down into program execution and tasking

Presentation of product to customer for acceptance/ \"sell off\"

Preparation of documentation packages for customer review

Hardware Inspection Criteria

Quality Management Systems (AS9100)

Software Quality Management System (AS9115)

Quality Auditing

Configuration Control and Hardware Configuration Reporting

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$149603 - $254317

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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