Senior Components Engineer

Job Description It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. Now 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 Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Components Engineer for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business located in Fort Wayne, IN. Being a trusted provider of commercial aircraft solutions, the CAS business also develops and produces highly reliable, adaptable, and scalable avionics solutions for the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft and their propulsion systems. As a member of the BAE Systems’ team, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with complex electronic controls and solve challenging technical problems that enhance our product’s performance and reliability to the delight of our customers.

In this Components Engineer role, the qualified candidate will be the engineering design support interface for electronic and/or mechanical components within the Fort Wayne factory. The qualified candidate will have an electronic and/or mechanical background and project leadership experience to provide design support for components used in the manufacturing of commercial aerospace controls and electronics. Day-to-day activities will include providing liaison engineering support – technical engineering guidance and project leadership – for aircraft electronic control components between the design engineering organization in Endicott, NY and the Air Transport (AT) Operations teams in Fort Wayne, IN and Guaymas, MX, as well as working with our customers (Boeing) and numerous suppliers. The goals of this role involve sustaining the component pipeline for our products in an ever evolving electronics world.

Responsibilities include:
- Defining, evaluating, and maintaining component performance requirements for electronic and mechanical components.
- Coordinating resolution of component obsolescence and shortages alongside design engineering and program management, including drafting configuration change documentation and substantiation.
- Performing electrical analysis, derating, reliability assessments, and environmental qualification testing in support of design changes and production issues.
- Leading projects to qualify alternate and second-source components through electrical, reliability, and environmental analysis to support existing designs’ performance.
- Leading value engineering projects with customers and suppliers on cost/risk reduction and producibility.
- Liaising with Design Engineering in Endicott, New York on design changes.
- Mentoring junior engineers on component analysis, qualification, and problem solving.

Performance in the role requires strong engagement with Programs, Operations, and Supply Chain to support component performance, quality, reliability, and delivery issues.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite in the Fort Wayne, IN manufacturing facility and remote. Some light travel may be required (<10%)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree with at least 4 years experience.
- General understanding of electronic and mechanical components and their associated datasheets.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation (e.g. requirements, schematics, drawings, test procedures).
- General understanding of electronics’ manufacturing process.
- Proven technical understanding of programmable, electronic, mechanical, and/or electromechanical components and their use in design applications.
- Familiarity with statistical process control techniques and analytical tools (ex. 6 Sigma).
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities in a team environment.
- Adept at methodical problem solving to true root cause with demonstrated critical thinking applied.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Greenbelt certified in statistical process control techniques.
- Demonstrated project leadership skills.
- Experience working in a high energy, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated use of complex analytical tools
- Familiarity with the manufacturing and/or test of high reliability circuit card assemblies.
- Familiarity with electronic component programming processes and tools.
- Familiarity with component reliability and aerospace testing (e.g. DO-160 or MIL-STD-810).
- Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) quality disposition processes.
- Excellent interpersonal skills (customers, peers, management, suppliers).

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.
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.