Senior Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

Job Description Can you see in the dark? Our sensors can! In this role you will become an expert in designing systems for our latest sensors in order to highlight their low light capabilities. This involves understanding our sensors and how they operate at the analog and digital levels so as to best optimize schematic and layouts to achieve world class image performance. Your work will will enable the chip design teams and characterization group to test our sensors. It will also be used by our documentation group to help develop the datasheet and other collateral. Your board development work will help our sales and marketing teams to demonstrate our capabilities and explain technical subtleties of our sensors.

Responsibilities

Develop schematics for PC boards that demonstrate our superior imaging sensor capabilities.
Layout or assist in layout of these boards.

Work with image sensor designers to understand their issues and facilitate their product development.

Debug hardware issues and assist with chip and software debug.

Support usage of these designs by sensor designers, software, characterization, applications, and documentation teams.


About BAE Systems Imaging Solutions

The Imaging Solutions organization of BAE Systems has a strong history of driving innovation in imaging. Innovation ranges from the first commercial CCD imager in 1970 to applications including the Hubble Telescope, cinematic cameras and state of the art scientific imaging.

As a small organization within a large corporation we enjoy the diversity and comradery of a start up with the stability of a large company. Imaging Solutions offers numerous benefits including a 9/80 compressed workweek (every other Friday off!) and matching 401K.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

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 and remotely.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10 years’ experience or equivalent in board level design and bring-up.
• Familiarity with schematic and PC board design tools.
• Experience with Altium a plus.
• Ability to work with others in a collaborative and collegial manner as well as a self-driven, self-motivated individual contributor depending on the task at hand.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possible travel to supplier or customer sites.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Altium schematic and layout familiarity.
• Image sensor experience, including low noise power supply design, sensor interfaces (LVDS, MIPI, etc.).
• Image J or similar software to inspect and check noise on images.
• Verilog design of FPGAs.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.