Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer — Launch Systems Lead

Shipworker.com; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Life and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Legal plan

Discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems Platforms & Services in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead development and production teams for launching systems. The role combines hybrid and onsite work, overseeing design, implementation, and cost/time management for missile launching systems and canisters.

The candidate will mentor staff, establish strong DoD customer relationships, and brief leadership on technical and programmatic progress, while guiding internal R&D activities aligned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with launching systems design and production support.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to create and manage project plans and coordinate work activities.
• Proficient in electrical system design and problem solving.
• Familiarity with schematics, assembly drawings, and parts lists.

Responsibilities

• Lead development teams under general direction from Program Management.
• Ensure design thoroughness and adherence to schedule and cost requirements.
• Manage and support multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Present technical assessments and project updates to senior management and customers.
• Develop and maintain strategies to overcome technical hurdles.
• Identify, manage, and execute IRAD activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project planning

Electrical system design

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

BAE Systems Platforms & Services in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead development and production teams for launching systems. The role combines hybrid and onsite work, overseeing design, implementation, and cost/time management for missile launching systems and canisters.

The candidate will mentor staff, establish strong DoD customer relationships, and brief leadership on technical and programmatic progress, while guiding internal R&D activities aligned