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Rapid Prototype Electrical Engineer

BAE Systems

Endicott, NYFull-time$88–150K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$88–150K/yr
Location
Endicott, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

BAE Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer for its Rapid Prototype development team. The role designs, builds, and tests digital, analog, and mixed-signal prototype hardware and systems, supporting research and development, avionics product development, and production sustainment. Guided by a lead engineer, the engineer works on circuit and CCA development, firmware/software, interfaces, component selection, and laboratory testing, with training and mentorship available.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering FundamentalsElectrical Design ToolsElectrical Analysis ToolsSoftware ProgrammingLaboratory EquipmentWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAttention to DetailSelf-MotivationPythonScripting LanguagesFPGA DevelopmentEmbedded Systems DesignElectronic Systems DesignElectronic Systems Testing

Qualifications

Bachelor's in EngineeringMaster's in Electrical Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Rapid Prototype development team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and demonstration of cutting-edge products and technologies. As a key member of the Rapid Prototype team, you will gain in-depth product knowledge, enhance your technical expertise, and support a range of initiatives, including internal research and development projects, avionics product development, and production sustainment efforts.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing digital, analog, and mixed-signal prototype hardware and systems. Guided by a lead engineer, your tasks will include electrical circuit design, circuit card assembly (CCA) development, analysis, firmware/software creation, interface/cable design, component selection, laboratory testing and troubleshooting. We are looking for a motivated engineer who is eager to master advanced design and analysis tools, utilize state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, and thrive in a collaborative, small-team environment.

At BAE Systems, we are committed to fostering technical growth and career development. As part of our team, you will have access to extensive in-house training programs, mentorship opportunities, and the expertise of Engineering Fellows to tackle complex challenges. This role offers a unique chance to work on cutting-edge projects while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor s degree in engineering

Solid engineering fundamentals

Familiarity with electrical engineering design & analysis tools

Software programming experience

Proficiency with basic laboratory equipment

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Detail oriented and self-motivated

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master s degree in electrical engineering

Proficiency with scripting languages, including Python

FPGA development experience

Embedded Systems Design experience

Hands-on experience designing and testing electronic systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 10,343 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$88–150K/yr
  • New York median$97–142K/yr293 salary ranges
  • US median$106–165K/yr6,729 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $119K, is close to the New York median midpoint ($121K) — in the middle half of Electrical Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 405 open Electrical Engineer jobs in New York and 10,343 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (8,581 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,711 of the 10,343 open Electrical Engineer jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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