mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted May 1, 2026
$70,828 – $120,408
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Wayne, NJ. The posting calls out experience with Embedded Systems, Testing. Compensation is listed at $70,828–$120,408 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Wayne, NJ
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
May 1, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description
At BAE Systems, we deliver 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. If you are an individual that enjoys a cohesive team environment and is interested in a variety of challenges across a variety of products, then we are interested in hearing from you!
This role will provide electrical engineering support to a dynamic engineering development team, decomposing test requirements, designing, integrating, and selling-off prime mission equipment and test stands, designing and executing first unit test, design verification test, integration, transitioning to full rate production, and sustaining complex digital, analog, RF, and optical 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.



This position may include the following activities:
  • Design of analog, power, digital, and RF circuits
  • Design of complex interconnects, cables, and test fixtures
  • Design of environmental controls for Environmental Stress Screening
  • Agile hardware development, risk-reduction prototyping, and requirements-driven design and verification
  • Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to MIL-STD-461
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