Job Description

Job Description

It’s about the journey. Whether it’s a bus ride or flight, our commercial electronic systems help transport millions of passengers every day. Every second a plane takes off somewhere in the world, enabled by our flight-critical products. Be part of our journey at Electronic Systems where you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. Now you can too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Components Engineer for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business located in Fort Wayne, IN.  Being a trusted provider of commercial aircraft solutions, the CAS business also develops and produces highly reliable, adaptable, and scalable avionics solutions for the leading manufacturers of commercial aircraft and their propulsion systems.  As a member of the BAE Systems’ team, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with complex electronic controls and solve challenging technical problems that both enhance our products performance and that matter to our customers.

In this Components Engineer role, the qualified candidate will be the engineering design support interface for electronic and/or mechanical components within the Fort Wayne factory.  Responsibilities include.

• Defining, evaluating, and maintaining component performance requirements.
• Supporting value engineering projects with customers and suppliers to drive continuous improvement through cost / risk reductions and producibility / reliability enhancements.
• Providing on-site design engineering guidance and support to the manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations (e.g. component investigations/root cause analysis and shortage / obsolescence mitigation)
• Liaising with Design Engineering in Endicott, New York on design changes.

Performance in the role requires heavy engagement with Programs, Operations, and Supply Chain to support component performance, quality, reliability, and delivery issues.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite in the Fort Wayne, IN manufacturing facility and remote. Some light travel may be required (<10%)

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree with 0-2 years’ experience.
• General understanding of electronic and mechanical components and their associated datasheets.
• Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to interpret and implement requirements specifications.
• General understanding of electronics manufacturing process.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple activities in a team environment.
• Familiarity working in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with statistical process control techniques and analytical tools (ex. 6 Sigma).
• Familiarity with electronic component programming processes and tools.

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.