FAST Labs Senior Principal II Engineer - Electrical Digital Lead

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

FAST Labs™ succeeds through teams who collaborate to mature and deliver leading edge technologies to internal and external customers. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive technology maturation velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safely. We are innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. 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 BAE Systems.

This role will be supporting engineering development, integration, test and transition to production efforts on complex electronic modules. Candidate will provide electrical engineering support to a dynamic engineering development team, leading first unit test, design verification test, integration and transition to production tasks on complex digital circuit cards and modules.

The successful candidate must possess strong technical aptitude, communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally within the hardware organization and with other engineering disciplines/functions. Must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment in technical areas. Design of complex high speed digital circuit card assemblies

• Lead/Mentor a team of junior engineers
• Support test and troubleshooting of systems, modules and sub-assemblies of digital modules, working directly with program engineering personnel as required
• Interface with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause
• Generate and implement improvements in product and test design and methodologies to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve throughput
• Generate and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation
• Interface with governmental customers and suppliers as required
• Provide training and support to technicians and manufacturing personnel as required
• Support Root Cause and Corrective Action activities
• Mentor peers and more junior engineers in areas of expertise

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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 8+ years of Development experience with Bachelor's Degree (less with advanced degree)
• High speed digital design of circuit card assemblies
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain a DoW Top Secret clearance
• Experience with the design, build, integration and/or test of complex electronic systems.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with ADC/DAC, JESD, PCIe, Ethernet interfaces with FPGAs and processors.
• Embedded processors, PCIe, Ethernet, 1553, SERDES, Fiber Optic
• Experience with ADC/DAC, JESD, PCIe, Ethernet interfaces on Xilinx FPGAs using VHDL
• Familiarity with the following design areas: laser drives, TEC control, motor control, power supplies, and small signal analog.
• CAD based schematic capture and simulation
• Current active Top Secret Security Clearance

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.


About BAE Systems, Inc.
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. Become part of our team as a FAST Labs Senior Principal II Engineer, leading the development and integration of advanced digital circuit cards. Oversee engineering projects, mentor junior engineers, and support test and troubleshooting efforts. Ideal for experienced electrical engineers with a strong background in high-speed digital design and a commitment to innovation.