principal software engineering Hardware Engineer tech_leadership · Posted May 19, 2026
$118,095 – $200,762
USD per year

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a principal-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Nashua, NH. The posting calls out experience with Testing, Agile, Embedded Systems. Compensation is listed at $118,095–$200,762 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Nashua, NH
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
May 19, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Nashua, NH!

“We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” is our mission, and we’re looking for engineers who share our passion in developing a full range of first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect air, land, and naval warfighters on all fronts. At our Nashua, New Hampshire site, the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

If you are an individual who thrives in Agile hardware development environments, then we are interested in hearing from you! This exciting role spans the full product lifecycle - business capture, development, production, testing, sustaining - for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. You will collaborate closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware and test engineers, as well as product managers and stakeholders to develop excellent solutions.

We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, quality, and reliability of electronic products through rigorous design, analysis, and testing. In addition, the ideal candidate has experience with, and is a strong advocate of, Agile hardware development, risk-reduction prototyping, and requirements-driven design and verification.

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