Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description

About BAE Systems
BAE Systems helps protect those who protect us. As one of the world's leading defense contractors, we operate a manufacturing facility at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HAAP) in Kingsport, TN, where we develop safer explosives for government and commercial customers. HAAP has provided high-quality explosives for our warfighters since WWII, and we continue to push the frontier of energetic material synthesis and manufacturing. We value our workforce and support work-life balance through a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off). This position involves on-site collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week.

Job Description
We are seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to support the design, construction, and commissioning of various multi-million dollar modernization programs, as well as day-to-day project support at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and approve instrument specification data sheets.
• Develop equipment lists, instrument indexes, loop sheets, and I/O lists.
• Ensure all drawings, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Ensure design documents adhere to applicable governing codes (NEC, NFPA, ISA, UFC, etc.).
• Participate in reviews of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Contribute to Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) to ensure the safety of equipment, personnel, the public, and the environment.
• Collaborate with plant technical staff to discuss technical specifications and features.
• Prepare sketches and perform calculations for detailed project segments.
• Develop equipment specifications, Requests for Quote (RFQs), and purchase requisitions for approval.
• Evaluate vendor bids and drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Communicate equipment design to project personnel and cross-functional disciplines.
• Assist in the preparation of design guides, guide specifications, and contract proposals, including Basis of Estimate (BOE) and Statement of Work (SOW).
• Develop Electrical Area Classification (EAC) documents for instrumentation installations in hazardous areas.
• Participate in plant start-ups and field assignments, including equipment inspections at vendor facilities.
• Coordinate with construction personnel regarding constructability, field conditions, and scheduling.

Note: This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas, which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the us of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related degree and 4+ years of applicable experience
• Experience in the development of Instrumentation and Valve Specifications
• Experience in the design of PLC or DCS based control systems
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code requirements for industrial facilities and hazardous locations
• May consider candidates with related experience or fewer years experience for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in the design of industrial chemical manufacturing facilities
• Experience with Department of War or explosives manufacturing
• AutoCAD and instrumentation specification and sizing software
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineering License in TN and VA #LI-Onsite #LI-JR1

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

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 Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.