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Senior Program Quality Engineer Jobs

Job in Merrimack, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 03054, USA
Listing for: Clearance Jobs
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-16
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 97008 - 164914 USD Yearly USD 97008.00 164914.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Principal Program Quality Engineer

BAE Systems Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Principal Program Quality Engineer to join our team in the SFFS (Small Form Factor Systems) business area. As a Principal Program Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products and systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks, develop and implement quality processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Primary focus is directly associated with production lead looking for strategic leadership, proactive risk mitigation, process improvements and high level decision making. The job scope of the Quality Engineer includes but are not limited to demonstrated working experience and knowledge of:

  • Manufacturing environments
  • Process Sheet Route Cards
  • Manufacturing Instructions
  • 8D RCCA
  • Product Inspection Acceptance Documentation
  • Hands On Support to the Quality Inspection Staff
  • Support to Program / Project Personnel
  • Understanding of Defense Electronics Manufacturing
  • Quality and Workmanship Requirements
  • IPC 610 Certification
  • Non-Conforming Material Control
  • Process Improvement Perspective
  • First Article Inspection (FAI) AS9102
  • Conduct Effective Audits
  • Effective communication
  • Understand and react to Program Requirements flow down

Required Education, Experience, &

Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 4-6+ years of experience or 8-10+ years of related experience in lieu of degree
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Must be able to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) and Special Access Required (SAR) program access.
  • Strong and demonstrated communication skills (written, verbal, visual) and interpersonal skills (listening and communicating within a group/team environment)
  • Demonstrated teamwork contribution
  • Attention to detail
  • Produce high quality work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment
  • Ability to work independently and with little or no direct oversight while also having the ability to lead program initiatives and risk reduction activities.

Preferred Education, Experience, &

Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Bachelor's in an Engineering or technical field
  • Active Top Secret clearance
  • Lean Six Sigma Analysis and Tools Experience
  • Industry Experience in Defense Electronics Manufacturing of Complex Electronics or Composites
  • Experience with the Quality Management Systems AS9100 or ISO
    9001
  • Familiarity with:
    Paperless MES, Oracle, PLM

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems.

Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space.

At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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