Senior Rapid Prototype Engineer

Job Description
The Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) Hardware Engineering Organization is seeking an accomplished Electrical Engineer to join our Rapid Prototype Development Team. This is a strategic opportunity for a high-caliber engineer to contribute to the design, integration, and demonstration of next-generation technologies in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Here at BAE Systems we are experiencing unprecedented growth. Our Engineers develop flight and mission-critical products for more than 170 commercial and military customers. You will have the opportunity to help design and develop the next generation: Fly-By-Wire Flight Controls, Aircraft Engine Controls, Ground Vehicle Power Management Systems, Aircraft Electrification Systems, Advanced Air Mobility Systems, Autonomous Flight Systems, Flight Deck Systems, Cabin Management Systems, Weapon Control Systems, and Mission Systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft and vehicle manufacturers.
This role requires deep technical insight, systems-level thinking, and hands-on engineering excellence. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of prototype hardware, encompassing digital, analog, and mixed-signal circuit design. Key responsibilities include:

• Architecture definition and schematic capture
• Circuit card assembly (CCA) design and analysis
• Embedded firmware and software development
• Interface and cable harness design
• Component selection and integration
• Hands-on laboratory testing, validation, and troubleshooting

Operating under the guidance of technical leads and in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will influence design decisions, mentor junior engineers, and help drive technical strategy.
We are seeking candidates with a strong command of modern design and analysis tools, proficiency with advanced lab instrumentation, and a passion for innovative engineering. Experience with rapid prototyping, hardware-software integration, and defense or aerospace systems is highly desirable.
At BAE Systems, we invest heavily in the growth of our engineers through access to in-house training, technical mentorship from Engineering Fellows, and the opportunity to lead initiatives with real-world impact. This role offers the ideal blend of autonomy, innovation, and collaboration-enabling you to deepen your expertise while shaping the future of defense and aerospace technologies.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of electrical-related experience is required
• Solid engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with electrical engineering design & analysis tools
• Software programming experience
• Proficiency with basic laboratory equipment
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Hands-on experience of designing and testing electronic systems
• Project leadership Experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.