Job DescriptionThe selected candidate will apply their skills in design in order to develop and support our "Design it Right" initiative for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to acquire product knowledge, use and advance their technical skills on innovative technology while performing their assigned responsibilities in the product development on advanced projects in a Hybrid work format. The candidate will be required to be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement with the ability to Mentor others.
Typical duties assigned to this position:
- The ability to translate system requirements to Architect and lead complex RF designs
- Capable of Small Form Factor High Frequency RF design and Layout
- Lead Technical trade studies, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, laboratory test and troubleshooting using complex RF Test equipment
- To provide oversite on the Integration of complex RF designs using simulation tools and prototype hardware in a Laboratory environment
- Mentor and provide technical support and guidance to other team members in the RF domain
- Analyze test data and provide detailed reports on performance, quality, and reliability
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback
- Support the hardware engineering department in the execution of RF Technology Training
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
- 8+ years (or 8+ years with MS EE)
- Solid fundamentals of RF/analog/power/mixed signal electronics
- Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience with RF Design tools such as Keysight Genesys, ADS, Microwave Office, HFSS
- Experience with RF cascade analysis and frequency planning for RF conversion
- RF circuit design experience - high frequency board stack-ups and trace routing (to 40 GHz), lumped element filter design, RF signal chain design (LNAs, mixers, LO/frequency generation, equalizer, filters, attenuators, switches)
- Strong hands-on lab skills with ability to prototype and test RF circuits - experience with network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, signal source analyzer
- Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments
- Experience with printed board assembly (PBA, PCB, PWB) design using Cadence tools
- Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes
- Experience with Electronic Warfare systems, radar systems
- Active DOD security clearance
Benefits InformationEmployee 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
