RF Test Engineer

Job Description

What's it like working for a company knowing that what you do protects what really matters and makes a difference in people's lives? Inspiring.

At BAE Systems, we deliver 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. Do you like working in a cohesive team environment? Do you want a career with a variety of challenges working with leading edge technology intended to protect our warfighter? If so, then we want to hear from you!

We are seeking an experienced RF Test Engineer with experience in Wireless and RF technologies to join our team. As an RF Test Engineer in this position, the candidate would work with various types of RF diagnostic and testing tools to test and debug failures and defects in RF systems and be a Subject Matter Expert within the group.


In this RF Test Engineer position you will make impacts in the following ways;

• Support the testing, measuring, and troubleshooting of complex electronic and RF circuit card assemblies, systems, and sub-assemblies using specialized equipment to analyze signal strength, interference, and other relevant parameters.
  
• Troubleshoot and maintain test equipment to ensure the ongoing functionality of the equipment.
  
• Generate and review the technical content of test procedures, drawings, engineering specifications, reports, Engineering Change Orders, and other documentation.
  
• Assist in Monitor Quality data for trends and outliers and report regularly to the team.
  
• Generate and implement improvements in test design and develop methodologies to reduce cost, increase yield, and improve throughput.
  
• Create rework plans for test non-conformances.
  
• Interface with Engineering, Quality, and other supporting functions to drive defect resolution to root cause. Interface with governmental customers, auditors, and suppliers as required.
  
• Identify, Create, and Implement Engineering Change Orders on products as required.
  
• Provide training and support to manufacturing personnel.
  
• Assist in the support relocation of test equipment between manufacturing sites and lead transition to production.
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of overall engineering and manufacturing experience including experience using RF measurement and test equipment such as power meters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
• Demonstrate strong technical aptitude, communication skills, and be able to work cross-functionally within the operations organization and with other disciplines/functions.
• Problem solving capabilities and experience using metrics and data to drive actions
• Proven track record of solving/ troubleshooting complicated production issues and/ or driving yield improvements

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors Degree
• 7+ years experience using RF measurement and test equipment including power meters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers, to debug to the component level in RF circuit cards, and to troubleshoot test systems and drive improvements
• Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with Circuit card assemblies; Test, Design, troubleshoot
• Performs preliminary Material Review / Material Review Board (PMR/MRB) for the disposition of discrepant material
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Root Cause and Corrective Action methodology
• IPC-A-610 / J-STD-001

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.