Entry Level Electrical Engineer - San Diego CA

VetJobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking an entry-level hardware engineer (<1 year experience) to join our team in San Diego, CA. This on-site role involves building, testing, and analyzing hardware results, updating procedures, and coordinating with mechanical and electrical engineering teams within C4ISR solutions to support warfighter missions.

The position requires the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, US citizenship, and a 9/80 schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a regionally accredited university.
• No more than 6 months of full-time engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain US security clearance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; collaborative work style.
• Proactive, self-motivated with fast learning ability.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, analyze F-16 and F-2 equipment results; update test procedures and document results.
• Research hardware, order parts, and manage parts lists; communicate with manufacturing.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineering teams on C4ISR solutions.
• Support development of systems to sense, control, exploit and disseminate information to warfighters.

Skills

Team player

Proactive attitude

Fast learner

Strong communication

Dynamic/collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Phase Noise Analyzer (PNA)

Spectrum Analyzer

RF Signal Generator

Power Meter

Oscilloscope

Power Supplies

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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

BAE Systems is looking for an entry-level/junior Hardware Engineer ( < 1 year experience ) to join our team beginning in Summer 2027.

In a rapid development environment, the qualified candidate will work 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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

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 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

• 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

Location

City: San Diego

State: California