Electrical/RF Engineer

Job Description We are seeking a mid-career Electrical Engineer with strong RF/microwave experience to support our RF seeker and precision munitions products and related technologies. This position involves a mix of up-front design and hands-on support of phased array antennas, wideband microwave modules, receiver front ends, tuners, up/down converters, filters, and switch matrices. If selected you will be part of the Hardware Team supporting the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions product line, a major component of the growing Precision Strike Business Area.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and integrate chip and board level RF components and associated electronics for GPS receivers, RF seekers, antennas, and related hardware for use in typical military environments, including high speed missile and projectile flight.
• Perform signal integrity analysis.
• Support hands-on build and test activities for test assets, test equipment, and flight hardware
• Execute technical scope within schedule and budget constraints and elevate concerns to lead technical or program personnel when challenges arise.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to less experienced engineers.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities (i.e. own the problem mindset) in team environment with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, as needed, to meet program technical requirements.
• Document and present design/build/test artifacts to internal and external customers, as part of informal peer or formal design reviews.

Because of its mixed collaborative and independent nature, this role is a Hybrid position, meaning at least 50% of time is spent on-site at our facility in Hudson, NH. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 6+ years experience (4+ years with Master’s degree)
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals and performance metrics, millimeter wave physics, digital/analog/mixed signal electronics and interface/communication standards
• Understanding of complex electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
• Experience with state-of-the-art MMIC development tools and FPGA programming languages (VHDL, Verilog)
• Strong "hands on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, processes, and equipment (including Low Noise Amplifiers, Power Amplifiers, Filters, etc.)
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in team environment with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Motivated self-starter and problem solver with proven experience in leading and supporting diverse multi-disciplinary teams
• Eligible to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Current “hands-on” experience with phased array antennas and radars
• Experience with SPICE modeling and XILINX & Lattice FPGA developments and toolsets
• Control account management experience
• MATLAB/Simulink/ANSYS HFSS or equivalent tool experience
• Familiarity with image and signal processing algorithms
• Active Secret or higher DoD clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070
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.
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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.