Product Engineer Jobs in New Jersey
Product Engineer jobs in New Jersey are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, consumer electronics, industrial manufacturing, and defense systems, drawing candidates from entry-level to senior principal roles. Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany are among the busiest hiring corridors, anchored by employers like Johnson & Johnson, Siemens, and Honeywell, each with deep, lasting product engineering footprints in the state. The most in-demand specialties include hardware systems development, new product introduction, and quality and reliability engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
ECS Systems Test Solution Section is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Line IV&V Lead Engineer to direct and mentor a team of Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) and Integration & Test (I&T) leads. This critical leadership role will be responsible for the successful execution of IV&V activities across an entire product line, ensuring the highest levels of quality, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in systems testing, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a commitment to fostering collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines. This position will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of IV&V activities throughout the product lifecycle, providing an independent assessment to guarantee products meet stringent requirements and are safe for intended use.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Functional Management: Provide functional leadership and guidance to IV&V and I&T Leads within a designated product line.
IV&V Oversight: Oversee all IV&V activities for the assigned product line, ensuring adherence to established processes, standards, and best practices.
Strategic Test Planning: Define and champion a comprehensive Program Test Strategy and implementation plan, encompassing all aspects of testing including modeling and simulation.
Common Playbook Development: Help develop and maintain a common playbook for comprehensive integration and test solutions, covering process, methods, tools, and best practices, to standardize IV&V across the ECS portfolio.
Requirements Collaboration: Actively participate in Systems Requirements definition, ensuring requirements are testable and verifiable.
Test Plan & Procedure Development: Develop Formal Qualification Test Plans and Procedures (Key Performance Parameters - KPPs, Measures of Effectiveness - MOEs, Measures of Performance - MOPs).
Test Execution: Develop system-level test plans, procedures, and define specific tests to validate system functionality.
Tooling & Infrastructure: Specify requirements for necessary test toolsets, collaborating with the Test Evaluation and Installation Group for effective test execution.
Reporting: collaborate and communicate IV&V status, reports, problem resolutions with internal management and external customers.
Transition to Operations: Facilitate a smooth transition of integration and test activities with Operations (OPS), working closely with the Test Development Group.
Resource Management: Manage test assets, lab, and facility use strategy in coordination with the Test Evaluation and Installation Group.
Security & Compliance: Coordinate test site security and visitation procedures for government test sites.
Lab Management: Ensure all lab testing is conducted properly, in accordance with contract requirements and established plans.
Government Property Management: Manage Government Equipment (1149s) and Property Move Order database as applicable.
Process Adherence: Ensure adherence to all BAE Systems procedures and policies.
Safety & Security: Enforce critical doctrines such as safety, security, and calibration procedures.
Risk Management: Assure the team adheres to the Safety Assessment Report and mitigates identified risks.
Subsystem Validation: Review lower-level subsystem validation activities to ensure consistency and completeness.
System Verification: Lead System Verification Testing and environmental testing activities.
Metric Reporting: Generate and present product line IV&V metrics, providing insights into test coverage, defect rates, and overall product quality.
Staffing: Assist in staffing IV&V and I&T Leads for the product line.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems testing, verification, and validation. Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or mentoring role, ideally within an IV&V environment. Experience with the development and testing of Electronic Warfare systems
- Strong understanding of testing methodologies, techniques, and tools.
- Experience developing and executing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
- Familiarity with requirements management and testability concepts.
- Knowledge of formal qualification testing processes (KPPs, MOEs, MOPs).
- Experience leading development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile System
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of engineers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Possess an Active US Government SECRET clearance or higher
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in electrical engineering or computer science/engineering
- Experience leading integration and verification of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems
- Experience with rapid, iterative, and agile development processes & tools
- General knowledge of MBSE methodologies to facilitate adoption within agile development environment
- Experience with government contracting and compliance requirements
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
ECS Systems Test Solution Section is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Line IV&V Lead Engineer to direct and mentor a team of Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) and Integration & Test (I&T) leads. This critical leadership role will be responsible for the successful execution of IV&V activities across an entire product line, ensuring the highest levels of quality, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in systems testing, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a commitment to fostering collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines. This position will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting of IV&V activities throughout the product lifecycle, providing an independent assessment to guarantee products meet stringent requirements and are safe for intended use.
Responsibilities:
Leadership & Functional Management: Provide functional leadership and guidance to IV&V and I&T Leads within a designated product line.
IV&V Oversight: Oversee all IV&V activities for the assigned product line, ensuring adherence to established processes, standards, and best practices.
Strategic Test Planning: Define and champion a comprehensive Program Test Strategy and implementation plan, encompassing all aspects of testing including modeling and simulation.
Common Playbook Development: Help develop and maintain a common playbook for comprehensive integration and test solutions, covering process, methods, tools, and best practices, to standardize IV&V across the ECS portfolio.
Requirements Collaboration: Actively participate in Systems Requirements definition, ensuring requirements are testable and verifiable.
Test Plan & Procedure Development: Develop Formal Qualification Test Plans and Procedures (Key Performance Parameters - KPPs, Measures of Effectiveness - MOEs, Measures of Performance - MOPs).
Test Execution: Develop system-level test plans, procedures, and define specific tests to validate system functionality.
Tooling & Infrastructure: Specify requirements for necessary test toolsets, collaborating with the Test Evaluation and Installation Group for effective test execution.
Reporting: collaborate and communicate IV&V status, reports, problem resolutions with internal management and external customers.
Transition to Operations: Facilitate a smooth transition of integration and test activities with Operations (OPS), working closely with the Test Development Group.
Resource Management: Manage test assets, lab, and facility use strategy in coordination with the Test Evaluation and Installation Group.
Security & Compliance: Coordinate test site security and visitation procedures for government test sites.
Lab Management: Ensure all lab testing is conducted properly, in accordance with contract requirements and established plans.
Government Property Management: Manage Government Equipment (1149s) and Property Move Order database as applicable.
Process Adherence: Ensure adherence to all BAE Systems procedures and policies.
Safety & Security: Enforce critical doctrines such as safety, security, and calibration procedures.
Risk Management: Assure the team adheres to the Safety Assessment Report and mitigates identified risks.
Subsystem Validation: Review lower-level subsystem validation activities to ensure consistency and completeness.
System Verification: Lead System Verification Testing and environmental testing activities.
Metric Reporting: Generate and present product line IV&V metrics, providing insights into test coverage, defect rates, and overall product quality.
Staffing: Assist in staffing IV&V and I&T Leads for the product line.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in systems testing, verification, and validation. Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or mentoring role, ideally within an IV&V environment. Experience with the development and testing of Electronic Warfare systems
- Strong understanding of testing methodologies, techniques, and tools.
- Experience developing and executing comprehensive test strategies and plans.
- Familiarity with requirements management and testability concepts.
- Knowledge of formal qualification testing processes (KPPs, MOEs, MOPs).
- Experience leading development of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile System
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team of engineers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Possess an Active US Government SECRET clearance or higher
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in electrical engineering or computer science/engineering
- Experience leading integration and verification of Electronic Warfare, RADAR, Communications, and/or Missile systems Experience with EW and/or Radar and Missile Systems
- Experience with rapid, iterative, and agile development processes & tools
- General knowledge of MBSE methodologies to facilitate adoption within agile development environment
- Experience with government contracting and compliance requirements
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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- Manufacturing
- Education
- Chemicals & Materials
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product engineer jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline
- Demonstrated experience taking a product from concept through production and launch
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD for design work
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes, DFM principles, and quality control standards
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Knowledge of regulatory or compliance requirements relevant to the industry, such as FDA or ISO standards
Product Engineer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product engineer in New Jersey?
Most product engineer roles in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. New Jersey does not mandate a state-issued professional engineer license for most private-sector product engineering positions, though a Professional Engineer credential from the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior or regulated roles. Employers in pharma and defense often add industry-specific certifications as a preference.
Which companies hire product engineers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring product engineers in New Jersey right now include KLA, ZT Systems, and GAF, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, defense contractors, and consumer goods manufacturers makes it one of the more consistently active states for product engineering openings.
Which New Jersey cities have the most product engineer jobs?
The cities with the most product engineer openings in New Jersey are Totowa, Secaucus, and Princeton. This distribution reflects the dense cluster of pharmaceutical and life sciences campuses around central Jersey, the corporate headquarters anchored in the Newark metro, and the defense and industrial manufacturers concentrated in the northern and southwestern corridors of the state.
Are there remote product engineer jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since product engineering often requires hands-on lab, prototyping, or manufacturing floor access. About 36% of product engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely include requirements gathering, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
How can I get hired as a product engineer in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or associate engineer program at one of New Jersey's large manufacturers or pharmaceutical companies, many of which run structured rotational programs for engineering graduates. Lateral moves from quality technician, manufacturing engineer, or test engineer roles are common doors into product engineering. Building a portfolio with senior design project work, internship output, or a professional engineer exam result from the New Jersey State Board adds meaningful credibility when applying without full professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to product engineer jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to product engineer jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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