Senior Space RF Mission Chief Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Space RF Mission Chief Engineer to support strategic programs across our Space Systems product line. In this role, the Chief Engineer is responsible for defining and executing the trades and analyses that result in a hardware baseline, software baseline, and concept of operations, that fulfill customer requirements within a constrained budget. The Chief Engineer works across the product lifecycle, including architecture development, trades, requirements analysis, concepts of operation, interfaces, hardware design, software design, integration, validation, and verification. This role will specifically involve leading teams of space microelectronics and space software experts to build space RF mission systems. Expertise in both space RF signal acquisition & processing and space microelectronics design & realization are required.
The successful candidate will work on space RF signal acquisition and processing systems ranging from programs of record to laboratory demonstrations. They will work with engineering, manufacturing, and management, to deliver high-performance systems within cost and schedule constraints. They will also be responsible for working with business development and leadership to provide input and engineering insight into next-generation technologies and architectures. They will support the business strategy and roadmap, while nurturing talent and growing engineering expertise.
BAE Systems is seeking experienced engineering professionals to join our established and rapidly expanding Space Systems Product Line. We are a premier provider of advanced space electronics, sensors, and subsystems with products that have enabled a wide variety of civil, commercial, and national security space missions for more than 25 years.
Our development of advanced processing solutions enables our customers to deliver new mission capabilities to address evolving challenges and threats across critical communication, navigation, surveillance and tracking, planetary exploration, weather and national security missions. Apply now to join an industry leading team dedicated to designing and building innovative space solutions.
Key responsibilities:• Develop and maintain space RF mission system architectures ranging in scope from full signal chain to payload or module elements• Understand and communicate customer requirements at the mission level with the customer.• Lead teams that decompose mission level requirements into specific, measurable, and testable space electronics hardware and software requirements• Understand and communicate space electronics hardware and software requirements at the engineering level with design teams.• Develop major system level interfaces, system requirements, and verification as documented in specifications, ICDs, and verification plans.• Lead teams that perform mission-level analyses including Probability of intercept, Signal identification, Instantaneous bandwidth, Spur free dynamic range, Sensitivity, Simultaneous capacity, Post-detection processing, Channelization, Parameter Measurement, and Interference mitigation• Lead teams that rapidly assess conceptual designs, develop solutions, and establish system requirements and performance parameters.• Communicate results to program management and customers.• Mentor and technically assist other engineers.
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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience designing space RF mission systems at multiple levels (Enterprise, Constellation, Spacecraft, Subsystem, Box, Module, Component)
- Experience with space electronics design and realization
- Experience performing requirements decomposition from space RF mission level to space electronics hardware and software
- Experience conducting mission analysis for space RF signal acquisition and processing systems, including RF Geolocation techniques, end-to-end performance analyses, mission signal environments, Radar, and/or Communications
- Experience with the full systems engineering life-cycle to include requirements definition, architecture, detailed design, test, deployment, and training
- Experience with detailed hardware and software design, trades, and application to a system definition
- Experience defining component-, subsystem-, and system-level requirements
- Experience crafting technical strategies, approaches, or architectures supporting business development and program growth efforts
- Experience in assuming responsibilities outside the scope of defined tasking
- Experience building positive customer relationships
- Experience working in multi-functional teams
- 12+ years relevant experience in network HW/SW/Systems development
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering or scientific field
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Working experience with Systems Markup Language and Model-Based Systems Engineering tools
- Experience with US government customer programs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
- Demonstrated ability as a team player to build consensus among peers and build effective relationships with team members
- Effectively manage change
- Electrical/RF engineering background
- Active SCI clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.