Power Electronics Engineer

Location: Endicott, New York, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! This opening is for candidates who are interested in interviewing virtually May 15th & 16th of 2025 hiring event. If your background and skill set match our hiring needs, we will reach out with next steps. If selected for an interview, specific opportunities based on your interests and skill set will be discussed with the hiring team.

Are you a Power Electronics Design Engineer with 7 to 20+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design technology leading products that really matter and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? The Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business is experiencing unprecedented growth. Our two design centers in Endicott, New York and a new state of the art development center in Austin, Texas are the home for our next generation technical solutions. Engineers will develop flight and mission-critical products for more than 170 commercial and military customers. You will have the opportunity to help design and develop the next generation: Fly-By-Wire Flight Controls, Aircraft Engine Controls, Ground Vehicle Power Management Systems, Aircraft Electrification Systems, Advanced Air Mobility Systems, Autonomous Flight Systems, Flight Deck Systems, Cabin Management Systems, Weapon Control Systems, and Mission Systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft and vehicle manufacturers.

Candidates for this position can expect to work in mid-size teams that are cooperative, dependable, and supportive, working both co-located in a hybrid environment and geographically distributed. Cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our engineering organization, and we are looking for team players who will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, Software, Test, and Operations during all phases of the Product Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community, and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

These roles involve a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work and will take the form of a hybrid work schedule, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Whether you are an experienced Engineer or someone early in their engineering career looking to develop this position can offer opportunities for both.

As a Hardware Design Engineer you will make impacts in the following ways;

• Design, developing and production following of high-power electronics control and propulsion systems used in hybrid and electric aircraft, heavy-duty vehicles and vessels across the globe.

• Conduct research, design, development, and testing of information processing hardware such as computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems, and electrical components.

• Design new or modify existing products, develop technical specifications for production, analyze hardware configuration and processing solutions, and test hardware conformance to specifications.

Engineers at our Endicott NY location support the following two Business Area’s

Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS):
In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop the next generation of avionics – whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management & propulsion for future aircraft.
http://www.baesystems-ps.com/interactive/cas.htm

Power & Propulsion Solutions (PPS):
In Power & Propulsion Solutions, we’re involved with everything from providing efficient, power management on military vehicles to developing eco-friendly, hybrid and electric systems for the commercial world. Be part of a team that is helping to keep the air we breathe much cleaner.
Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles | BAE Systems

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BSEE Degree

• Technical writing skills: capable of creating required engineering documentation.

• Motivated self-starter who has the ability to work effectively in team environment

• Experience in power electronics related design and development, including familiarity with DC/DC Converters, motor drives, gate drivers, analog circuitry, and magnetics

• 6 or more years' experience in Hardware Design Engineering or Product Support Engineering

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• BSEE Degree or higher

• Experience in power electronics related design and development, including familiarity with DC/DC Converters, motor drives, gate drivers, analog circuitry, and magnetics

• Experience with design of DC DC converters and motor drives with power levels of up to 500kW and DC link voltages to 1000V or higher

• Experience in full lifecycle development including component level requirements and design, component and system-level integration, validation, and verification

• Ability to work with software and firmware-controlled power converters and power systems

• Experience working in a high voltage / high power lab environment

• Experience with design analysis tools such as PSPICE, MathCad

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510

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.


About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.