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BAE Systems - RF Capability Group is seeking a strong Senior Principal II RF/Microwave Engineer with significant experience designing Microwave hardware modules. 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.
Key responsibilities:
Key skills and talents:
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.
Required Skills and Education
Preferred Skills and Education
Fluent with Keysight ADS (preferred) or equivalent software
Strong communication and writing skills
Experience designing tuner modules and/or frequency converters
Proficiency with 2D or 3D EM modeling
Candidate must be able to obtain or possess SECRET clearance
EEO Career Site
Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
BAE Systems - RF Capability Group is seeking a strong Senior Principal II RF/Microwave Engineer with significant experience designing Microwave hardware modules. 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.
Key responsibilities:
- Serve as technical lead or principal investigator on Capability Group programs
- Act as the RF/Microwave Subject Matter Expert for major design reviews and peer reviews
- Design leading-edge hardware modules with a focus on small size, low noise, wide bandwidth and/or high linearity
- Lead root cause and corrective action investigations
- Verify and validate aspects of system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements
- Participate in the generation of specifications, Test procedures, and other necessary drawings and documentation
- Mentor junior engineers
Key skills and talents:
- Understands and enjoys the challenges of a demanding "mission critical" environment
- Dependable and highly motivated
- 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
- Strong technical leadership and an effective team player
- Enjoys learning new things and gaining new skills
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.
Required Skills and Education
- US citizen with the ability to obtain Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field and 12+ years related experience
- 10+ years relevant design experience with specialization in RF, microwave, or millimeter-wave engineering
- Fluent with Keysight ADS (preferred) or equivalent software
- Strong communication and writing skills
Preferred Skills and Education
Fluent with Keysight ADS (preferred) or equivalent software
Strong communication and writing skills
Experience designing tuner modules and/or frequency converters
Proficiency with 2D or 3D EM modeling
Candidate must be able to obtain or possess SECRET clearance
EEO Career Site
Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression
