Job DescriptionThis engineering technologist position will report to the manager of RF solutions, primarily supporting the Tactical Solutions business unit of BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS) and will have Radio Frequency (RF) engineering as its area of specialization with antenna gain and radar cross section (RCS) measurements, data processing, and analysis as the focus.
What You'll Do:- Work in parallel with antenna design engineers, range engineers, technicians, and all other supporting staff to measure and characterize individual antennas and phased array antennas within the development programs.
- Use acquisition software to acquire antenna gain / RCS data in world class RF anechoic chambers.
- Participate and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics: VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization, RCS, etc.
- Use cutting edge software packages to analyze antenna data at multiple levels of processing in 5 dimensions (azimuth, elevation, zeta, and frequency, test dates).
- Write customizable software with variable inputs to automate antenna gain and RCS measurement data analysis in real-time to determine the health of the development antennas.
- Create, update and maintain development program test procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet special needs.
- Work with RF Engineers to develop technical solutions to problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
- Assist with preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Interface with people at all levels including customers.
- Maintain ability to work a flexible schedule as test events can happen over all 3 shifts, 5 days a week.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Skills and Education- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
- Competency in core RF antenna and RF electronics skills.
- RF antenna testing experience utilizing network analyzers, PNAs, RADARs, anechoic chambers, near-field ranges, etc.
- Ability to execute measurements at internal and external facilities and perform measurement analysis and troubleshooting
- Excellent communication skills.
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As this position requires operating a company vehicle, an offer and subsequent employment are contingent upon possessing and maintaining a valid US driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle record review.
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with NSI-3000, RadarMan2, MVG WaveStudio, Orbit 959.
- Experience with creating MATLAB GUIs.
- Experience with Range Uncertainty and sources of error.
- Extensive RF Range troubleshooting experience.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
