About this role
Dsgn Spec II
Job Description: BAE Systems is hiring for a PCB Designer in our Totowa, NJ or Greenlawn, NY location.
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
In Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems, you’ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.
In this role, you will: • Design and review moderate to complex high-reliability rigid, rigid-flex and/or flexible printed circuits with digital, analog, RF, and power circuits conforming to industry and company standards. • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, configuration, and other disciplines to develop the design according to individual design requirements, supplier and factory capability • Create and update design documentation including fabrication, assembly, and schematic drawings, fabrication files, BOM and manage their release.
Required Skills and Education: • 4+ years printed circuit board design experience (rigid, rigid-flex) • Proficiency with Cadence SPB software package version 17.4 or newer, including PCB Editor, Design Entry HDL and System Capture • Proficiency with complex board layouts IAW IPC-2221 and associated standards • Demonstrably strong communication skills • Flexibility to adapt to changing design and program needs, guidelines and process • Self-motivated, able to work independently, and committed to self-improvement • Passion for quality
Preferred Skills and Education: • 8+ years printed circuit board design experience (rigid, rigid-flex) • Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent • Experience with a product lifecycle management (PLM) system/tool for the release and update of designs and data • Proficiency with DFM rules and tools such as Valor NPI • IPC Certified Designer (CID or CID+) • Programming experience, particularly Cadence Allegro SKILL and TCL
About BAE Systems, Inc.: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).