FAST Labs - Senior Principal RF Systems Research Engineer ($10K Sign On Bonus)
About the role
Join our dynamic team of innovators and shape the future of technology with us. We're on the hunt for curious and driven individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about harnessing the power of optical sensing technology to drive meaningful operational impact for our country's warfighters. As a Senior Principal RF Systems Research Engineer in FAST Labs Engineering, you will work on cutting-edge RF systems projects, collaborating with others to design, develop, and implement innovative mission solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead RF system architecture and design development: architect, design, and document early lifecycle RF systems and associated capabilities.
- Lead product integration and verification efforts, including development of methods and strategies to apply across the entire system design.
- Lead test campaign efforts to demonstrate developed capabilities and operational value in relevant environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders through RF system development and integration challenges.
- Use dynamic, agile engineering methods and approaches that align with system cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
- Transition technology for productization by working internally across BAE's Electronic Sector Business Areas.
Requirements
- Active Secret Clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
- 6+ years of professional experience in radar, spectrum, communications, electronic warfare, or signals intelligence systems
- Advanced-level experience with design of RF systems for mission applications
- Advanced-level experience with collecting, analyzing, and documenting RF system requirements
- Experience in allocating and defining RF sub-system requirements from system-level specifications
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineers in other disciplines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements
- Proficient with MATLAB and/or Python
- Advanced problem solving and debugging skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Master's Degree or PhD in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related technical field
- Experience integrating and testing hardware and RF system components in a laboratory environment
- Experience integrating and testing RF systems in operationally relevant environments
- Knowledge of Digital Engineering methodologies and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices
- Experience in a rapid prototype environment
- Demonstrated success in System Engineering, Integration, and Test leadership roles
- Understanding of military operations and application of RF capabilities in these environments to enable mission success
- Experience participating and leading documentation and communication efforts with multi-disciplinary teams to develop data-driven designs, results, reports, and presentations
- Experience with Linux/Unix platforms
Work Environment
This role requires 100% on-site work at a BAE Systems facility due to the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and secure access to sensitive information. Occasional domestic travel may be required to support integration and test events. We prioritize flexibility and support your needs outside of work to help you thrive in all aspects of your life.
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 - $226,035. This range is based on market pay structures. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.
Benefits
Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary awards
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics