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Entry Level Electrical Engineer - San Diego CA
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Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain Secret U.S. Person Required Yes Travel Percentage <10% Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess None U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Is Relocation Available No
Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet! At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the Defense and Space software industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
BAE Systems is looking for an entry-level/junior Hardware Engineer (< 1 year experience) to join our team beginning in Summer 2027.
The qualified candidate will work in a rapid development environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Tasks may include building, testing, analyzing F-16 and F-2 equipment results, running through and updating test procedures and confirming results, documenting parts and part lists, researching hardware, ordering parts, and communicating with manufacturing, working with different teams such as mechanical and electrical engineering teams.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) solutions, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions. An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One:
Beyond exciting work, every new engineer will be part of our Year One (YO) program - a unique and tailored experience to support your new engineering career.
You will join other entry level hires in a curated YO program, in addition to your program team, creating strong connections with your peers and leadership as you develop and navigate your journey here at our company! The Year One program consists of team bonding events, networking opportunities, training activities, self improvement modules, and more! You will have a peer mentor to help guide you and provide support every step of the way. You will have an experienced team fully dedicated to supporting you and your first steps in your engineering career. * Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.
This position works a 9/80 schedule.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities: Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Education, Experience, and Skills: Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering from a regionally accredited University. No more than 6 months of full time engineering experience (not including internships) Ability to be granted as security clearance by the US Federal Government. Team player with a proactive attitude, the ability to be productive in a dynamic/ collaborative environment, and strong oral and written communication skills. A self-motivated and fast learner who seeks challenges and supports the team initiative
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: Someone who enjoys hands on work with electronics in addition to theory GPA 3.0 and above (Cumulative and major) Currently holds a security clearance Experience with (or desire to learn): Phase Noise Analyzer (PNA), Spectrum Analyzer, RF Signal Generator, Power Meter, Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, etc Communication skills. Will be taking direction and doing work for Engineers in the group. Detail oriented as they will be analyzing data and reviewing schematics. A willingness to reach out to people, with questions and proactively provide updates on tasking Understanding of military specifications Working knowledge of requirements
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $64926 - $110374