Senior Principal RF/Microwave Engineer

Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Principal RF Engineer to join our team on the EPAWSS (Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System) program. As a Senior Principal RF Engineer, you will play a key role in leading the design, development, and testing of RF systems and modules, including the Quad Tuner Module (QTM), Quad Up-converter Module (QUM), Input Switch Matrix (ISM), Output Switch Module (OSM), and RF Front End (RFFE). If you have a passion for RF engineering and a proven track record of leading complex RF projects, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, testing and Support of RF systems and modules, including QTM, QUM, ISM, OSM, and RFFE
• Analyze and compile Nonconformance data to identify key failure modes and lead yield improvement based on data-driven analysis
• Coordinate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to reduce failure modes and improve test yields, as well as reduce test times where applicable
• Utilize LabVIEW and various NI/Keysight toolsets to debug and troubleshoot complex RF issues across sub-assembly, module, and system levels
• Navigate BAE tools and systems for nonconformance tracking and yield reporting, as well as other tools such as PLM for proper document rev control review
• Provide strong technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and technicians
• Develop and present technical information to program teams and/or customers

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BSEE with a concentration in RF
• 8+ years of experience working on RF/Microwave designs within the frequency range of 50MHz to 20GHz
• Deep working knowledge of RF modules from circuit level to system performance
• Experience with RF path cascade analysis and non-linear analysis
• Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MSEE with a concentration in RF
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in RF/Microwave subsystem, module, and circuit design and development
• Experience gathering and analyzing test data to assess trends and develop yield improvement plans
• Design and analysis of microwave systems and circuits using Agilent Advanced Design Suite (ADS) and Genesys
• Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED

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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.