Senior Principal RF Engineer

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal RF Engineer to join our team in southern New Hampshire!


"We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" is our mission, and we're looking for engineers who share our passion in developing a full range of first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect air, land, and naval warfighters on all fronts. From our southern New Hampshire location, Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions is seeking a talented, motivated Principal RF Test Electrical Engineer who wants to join an organization where diversity, equity and inclusion are highly valued. You will be joining an inclusive Agile engineering team at a dynamic company that values technical excellence. At BAE Systems, we value our cultural principles by providing a heathy work environment to design, develop and produce world's most advanced electronics - Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow.

The 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 Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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 Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.