Senior Hardware Test Engineer

$92,290 - $156,860/Yr

BAE Systems - Nashua, NH

Part-time - Mid Level

Nashua, NH

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Hardware Test Engineer at BAE Systems will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying test solutions for complex defense products and technologies. This role involves collaboration with a team of hardware design engineers and focuses on applying technical skills to support the company's Design it Right initiative. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a flexible work environment, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and deployment of test solutions, including Test Stations and Integrated Test Adapters (ITAs).
• Engage in up-front program activities such as strategy and planning, Design For Testability (DFT), test hardware design, integration, debug, verification, validation, and sell-off.
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives with peers and Operations counterparts to refine test development practices.
• Utilize state-of-the-art design and analysis tools, laboratory equipment, and techniques in a small team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with product development and support of electronics equipment.
• Solid fundamentals of digital/analog/power/mixed signal electronics and interface/communication standards.
• Understanding of electronics manufacturing and test methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments.
• Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Familiar with electrical engineering design, schematic capture, and analysis tools.
• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experienced in using RF test instrumentation (Network Analyzer, Signal Analyzers, Signal Generators, etc.).
• Experience in systems analysis of test requirements and solution implementations.
• Experience with Test Software development and/or integration.
• Experienced writing test code to support digital, RF, or optical testing.
• Experience with printed board assembly (PBA, PCB) design using Cadence tools.
• Experience using NI LabWindows and TestStand.
• Experience in factory production test stands, problem isolation, and resolution.
• Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes.
• Experience with FPGA designs.
• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems or high power RF software defined radio (SDR) hardware.
• Knowledge of memory interfaces such as DDR, QSPI.
• Knowledge of data transfer protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, JESD 204, I2C, JTAG.
• Active DOD security clearance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards.