Senior Principal RF Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description
BAE Systems RF Capability Group (Nashua, NH) is seeking a strong Senior Principal RF/Microwave Engineer with considerable experience designing Microwave hardware modules in our Nashua, NH location. This position requires expertise designing wideband microwave modules, including receiver front ends, tuners, up/down converters, and/or switch matrices. Candidates are expected to support all phases of development from early-stage architecture reviews through production. The applicant must be able to work independently with minimal technical direction and lead small development team as part of a larger program construct.

Key responsibilities:

Serve as technical lead or principal investigator on Capability Group programs
Design leading-edge hardware modules with a focus on small size, low noise, wide bandwidth and/or high linearity
Work with systems engineering functions in developing and managing systems level RF requirements, developing operational systems concepts, and assisting with system architecture trade studies.
Verify and validate aspects of system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.
Define the technical approach and details of RF designs he/she is responsible for.
Lead root cause and corrective action investigations
Participate in the generation of specifications, Test procedures, and other necessary drawings and documentation
Support proposal and report generation
Mentor junior engineers

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field and 8+ years related experience or Master’s Degree and 6+ years relevant design experience with specialization in RF, microwave, or millimeter-wave engineering
US citizen with the ability to obtain Secret clearance
Fluent with Keysight ADS (preferred) or equivalent software, such as Microwave Office
Experience in CCA design and/or hermetic modules for high reliability applications
Strong communication, presentation and writing skills
Experience designing tuner modules and/or frequency converters
Proficiency with 2D or 3D EM modeling using software tools such as Axiem, HFSS

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience in military / defense-oriented hardware design
Understands and enjoys the challenges of a demanding “mission critical” environment
Dependable and highly motivated team player
Able to multitask effectively
Ability to work across company’s technical and non-technical functional disciplines
Able to travel and provide technical support to subcontractors and customers
Creative problem solver with strong technical leadership
Enjoys learning new things and gaining new skills
Values the positive impact of team-oriented hardware design

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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.

Job Ident #: 111555BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

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Job Info

Location

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs