**Job Description** BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Component Engineer in its US Defense Program organization. In this role, the candidate will perform engineering analysis and evaluation of piece parts procured for use in product design and manufacture, including Space applications. The candidate will also ensure that specified piece parts adequately fulfill engineering and program requirements and provide for control and standardization of parts. Other responsibilities include: + Work with the Procurement team, QA and Manufacturers to determine appropriate Component needs for Engineering designs + Analyze requirements to ensure that parts are not over or under specified and maintains consistency with engineering intent + Supports part selection activities during design and development + Perform part research for other functions and interface directly with part suppliers + Prepare and revise part procurement specifications for definition and control purposes to facilitate part/material acquisition + Support supplier management and material procurement activities **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + BS plus 8 or more years of related engineering experience in electrical and mechanical component analysis and selection. + Familiarity with Aerospace and Space design and manufacturing environments. + Knowledge of part testing and screening (electrical, environmental, and stress testing) in accordance with Mil-STDs + Knowledge of certification requirements for various commodities, including qualification procedures, screens and stress tests, for commercial, industrial, military spec and high Rel EEE parts. + Knowledge of or ability to research a device manufacturer s product offering and part numbering convention and understand the product definition / specifications defined by this convention. + Knowledge of different manufacturers / suppliers offerings as equivalent or similar parts and differences in performance and material specifications / attributes. + Knowledge of Industry and Government standard qualification and certification requirements which vary by commodity, including qualification, screening and stress testing for various general application categories (i.e. commercial / industrial grade, military specification, or space-qualified including radiation effects) + Familiarity with Aerospace TOR, NASA and MIL space parts standards and test/inspection methods + Understanding of the selection, procurement, manufacture, use, and screening/qualification of high reliability EEEE parts for spaceflight applications. + Experience with generating space level Non-Standard Parts Approval Requests and Source Control Documents and other part related test, inspection and qualification documentation. + Excellent oral and written communications, and familiarity with MS Office applications. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). + Experience using MS Office, Product Data Manager, and Dataview applications. **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825 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. **Principal Component Engineer** **110468BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression