Principal Engineer - RF
About the role
Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. Given our continued growth, we have immediate roles available for a highly motivated Senior Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to join our Transition to Production, Production Support and Sustainment team as an electrical lead for one of our product lines. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your skills supporting the continued production and sustainment of various complex microwave modules, submodules, circuit card assemblies, and subsystems. You will have the opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge hardware fielded on the most advanced Military Platforms.
At BAE Systems, we thrive in a diverse and dynamic team oriented environment with principles of respect and trust. Our engineers interact with colleagues and peers of various disciplines and backgrounds to arrive at innovative solutions to problems. We encourage collaboration and foster an environment of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Assessing design updates to existing microwave designs
- Conducting analyses to assess performance impacts
- Technical oversight of microwave subcontractors to design and develop microwave subassemblies
- Mentoring junior engineers and technicians
- Supporting product yield and affordability improvements
- Supporting the debug of complex circuits
- Supporting the transition to production of new products
- Working in partnership with a cross functional team to ensure on time deliveries of quality products to support the War Fighter
Requirements
- Typically 6+ years’ experience working on RF/Microwave designs within the frequency range of 50MHz to 20GHz, or equivalent experience
- Experience testing and troubleshooting microwave assemblies including an understanding of all submodules such as low-noise amplifiers, pre-selectors, filter banks, mixers, Phase-locked-loops (PLLs), and Local Oscillators (LOs)
- Experience running RF path cascade analysis
- Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
- Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
- Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner and lead others to closure — Own the Design
- Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills
- Active or previously held Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
- 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
Pay
Full-Time Salary Range: $118,095 – $200,762
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.
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
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
- Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics
About BAE Systems
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.