principal software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Apr 13, 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 Westminster, CO. Compensation is listed at $118,095–$200,762 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
principal
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Westminster, CO
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
Apr 13, 2026

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Job description

from BAE Systems careers

Job Description
Minimum $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for external applicants.

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Would you like to be part of the electrical systems of the future? BAE Systems in beautiful Westminster and Boulder, Colorado pioneers electrical systems for challenging space, air, and ground applications. We are looking for Electrical Engineers with technical expertise in EMI/EMC who can help design and build next generation electronics.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.


What You’ll Do:
  • Define the electronics EMI compliance architecture for spacecraft subsystem and assembly level hardware. This includes: technology assessments, instrument and/or spacecraft requirements flow-down to electronic subsystems, electronic requirements analysis and allocation, electrical subsystem conceptual development/trade studies, supporting hardware development efforts for current and future program needs and providing system test support during environmental EMC testing.
  • Support instrument remote sensing and/or spacecraft bus programs especially in the areas of EMI/EMC requirements, design, issues and testing (unit level and system level).
  • Document test results and exceedances and write post-test compliance reports.
  • Participate and/or lead activities in all phases of a program life-cycle from concept development to delivery.
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