Early Career RF/Microwave Engineer

Job Description Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. We’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.”

Given our continued growth, we have immediate roles available for a highly motivated RF/Microwave Engineer to join our Continued Engineering Support (CES) Team. The CES team is responsible for programs that are transitioning to production, programs that are in production, and sustainment programs. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your skills supporting the continued production and sustainment of various complex analog and digital modules, submodules, and circuit card assemblies. You will have the opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge hardware fielded on the most advanced Military Platforms.

Sound like a team you want to be a part of? An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits and it starts with Year One— a unique experience to jumpstart your engineering career.

BAE Systems, Electronic Systems, and the C4ISR Electronic team are seeking a talented and motivated RF Engineer with zero-to-two-year experience, to work in the design, development and test of complex RF Systems.

• This person should have a strong college classwork background in Electrical Engineering and good understanding of RF principles and concepts.
• An understanding of the design process, including requirements, circuit design, schematic capture, circuit layout and simulation using proven industry CAD tools is a plus.
• Support tasks such as familiarity with parts procurement, component assembly, fabrication processes and circuit test using standard lab equipment are preferred.
• The candidate shall be able to perform well within a team environment and possess good written and communication skills.

Activities day to day will vary and may include:

• Assessing design updates to existing microwave designs
• Conducting analyses to assess performance impacts
• Technical management of microwave subcontractors to design and develop microwave subassemblies
• Mentoring other engineers and technicians
• Working with hardware suppliers
• 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.

On top of numerous diverse and challenging career opportunities, BAE offers flexible schedules (including every other Friday off), competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

If you are looking to be immersed in a myriad of new technical challenges, this role is for you! Take the first step towards achieving your career goals with us and apply today! Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of Experience working on RF/Microwave designs; or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 0+ years of Experience
• RF path cascade analysis, experience with non-linear analysis is preferred
• Working knowledge of active and passive RF/Microwave component designs
• Experience testing and troubleshooting RF frequency converters including an understanding of all submodules such as low-noise amplifiers, pre-selectors, filter banks, mixers, Phased-locked-loops (PLLs), and Local Oscillators (LOs)
• Experience generating and reviewing the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation
• Experience with microwave testing using Vector Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Synthesizers, Power Meters, etc.
• 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 Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 0+ years of Experience
• Ability to contribute to a RF/Microwave design team including scheduling, budgeting, participating in design reviews, supporting build, design qualification and system integration.
• Experience generating and implementing improvements in product and test design and methodologies to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve throughput
• Experience interfacing with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause
• Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or customers
• 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
• Experience in design and analysis of microwave systems and circuits using Agilent Advanced Design Suite (ADS)
• Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86580 - $147186

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.

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.