**Job Description** Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status. BAE Systems is looking for a Principal Process Engineer for their Austin, TX facility. In this role you will perform the following tasks. + Provide Process Engineering floor support, guidance, and instruction to operators in support of Circuit Card manufacturing. + Perform manufacturing support activities using technical knowledge of generally used assembly practices ensuring the achievement of performance within cost and schedule requirements. + Support/Lead factory continuous improvement activities and projects. + Develop robust processes and validate new equipment. + Oversee process machinery and develop sound programs or methods. + Create and maintain process documents that will be followed on the factory floor and production routes for material moving through the factory. + Support Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB) for the disposition of discrepant material and determination of root cause/corrective action. Ensure timely disposition of hardware and assure thorough root cause analysis of discrepant materials. + Perform quality audits of hardware, PFMEA s, First Article Inspections (FAI), monitor defects, and track trends. The candidate must also possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, have proven teamwork and leadership skills, and be able to work across boundaries with multiple functions and program teams. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related field and 8 years of experience, or in lieu of a degree a minimum of 12 years of progressive electronics manufacturing experience. + Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision and demonstrate leadership necessary to support the manufacturing team. + Strong Electronics Manufacturing Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) aptitude. + Ability to present and clearly communicate data to peers, management, and customers. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s degree in Engineering or related field and 10 years of experience, or in lieu of a degree a minimum of 15 years of progressive electronics manufacturing experience. + Six-Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing training or knowledge. + Statistical Process Control (SPC) + SMT Equipment and Programming knowledge + Equipment validation and capital expenditures knowledge + Automated Optical and X-Ray inspection + Experience with CCA cleaning and conformal coating processes + Performs Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB) for the disposition of discrepant material + Root Cause and Corrective Action methodology + IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-620 / J-STD-001 + Data Collection and Analysis **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070 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 Process Engineer** **105152BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression