Principal Electrical Engineer
BAE Systems
Dallas, TX · Posted November 5, 2026
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November 2026
- #2Best cities for construction and real estate jobs170 openings · of 13
- #2Best all-round cities for remote workers in the Southwest89 / 100 · of 15
- #2Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Southwest84 / 100 · of 15
- #3Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest401 jobs · of 38
- #3Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southwest772 openings · of 33
- #3Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southwest72 / 100 · of 15
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
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Pay compared with the market
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BAE Systems has filed 2 layoff notices in the last twelve months, covering 174 workers, most recently March 2026. These are public filings with state labor departments, and an open role can sit alongside them. See the filings
About the job
We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Dallas engineering team, supporting the development of rugged and military-compliant products. Key responsibilities include translating system requirements into complex architectures and designs. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in electrical engineering and expertise in digital, analog, and mixed-signal electronics.