Engineer I, ESTE Systems Engineer
BAE Systems, Inc.
Boulder, COFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- CADSolidWorksAutoCADTroubleshootingGD&T
- Nice to have
- Agile
- Work
- On-site in Boulder
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting40%CAD31%AutoCAD27%SolidWorks17%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 4, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Develop, document, catalog, and identify non-flight Electrical Special Test Equipment (ESTE) such as test cables, Electrical Racks, TVAC feedthrough hardware, and other board, box, instrument, and system level test sets.
- Draw cable interconnect diagrams, thermal vacuum plates, and manage interface control documents.
- Develop Software and Certification procedures for Electrical Test sets.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop CAD models of electronics designs and generate Cable designs, Schematics, Wirelists, and detailed and assembly drawings.
- Develop bill of materials product structures and identify and manage long lead procurements.
- Specify connector pinouts and mil-standard part numbers in interface control documents (ICDs).
- Work with production planners and assembly technicians to resolve issues during fabrication.
- Report status of tasks and learn to overcome obstacles.
- Network with co-workers to understand expertise for problem-solving consultation.
- Establish and maintain reuse standards of common electrical test equipment.
- Learn to leverage heritage designs to save schedule and cost.
- Review, understand, and help derive requirements for the ESTE.
- Develop Software to control test equipment.
- Design and Execute test procedures on Electrical test equipment.
- Assist in the management of engineering task creation and tracking.
- Assist and mentor junior engineers.
- Assist in the management of general design practices for the ESTE & TS&CM organization.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company.
- Interact appropriately to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Each higher-level degree (Master’s, Ph.D.) may substitute for two years of experience.
- Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Proficiency in one or more of the following CAD tools:
- Draftsight
- Solidworks
- AutoCAD
- Excellent communication skills in a technical environment.
- Excellent hands-on design and troubleshooting ability.
- Willing and eligible for security clearance/access submission after offer acceptance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with AGILE PDM tool.
- Working knowledge of military specifications and standards.
- Skilled in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5M.
- Spacecraft cable and wire harness design experience.
- Full lifecycle (design, manufacturing, & test procedure) development.
- LabVIEW programming familiarity.
- Active DoW Security Clearance.
Work Environment
- This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week.
- Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, cleanroom, outdoors, or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.