Principal RF Electrical Engineer (Sign On Bonus Available)

Job Description
Looking for an exciting career that utilizes your boundless creativity, technical innovation, and design skills? "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" is our mission, and we're looking for engineers who share our passion in developing first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect our warfighters on all fronts.
Are you willing to learn and collaborate with an expansive team of world class professionals? Fantastic! With a flexible work environment including a 9/80 work schedule and competitive benefits, come join us today and see the opportunities in store for you!
From our Austin Texas location, Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions is seeking a talented, motivated Principal RF Electrical Engineer who wants to join an organization where teamwork is highly valued. You will be joining an 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 is required to have experience in design, testing and validating radio frequency (RF) systems and components.
You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, quality, and reliability of RF products through rigorous testing and analysis. This role requires a deep understanding of RF principles, design and test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology.
You will collaborate closely with design engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to develop and execute test plans, which include the integration of test solutions, and providing detailed reports on troubleshooting and test results. The candidate will be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement.
The duties assigned to this Principal RF Electrical Engineering position, will include the following:

• Translate system requirements into compliant complex printed board assembly designs.
• Lead analog and high frequency RF design and layout.
• Lead technical trade studies, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, laboratory test and troubleshooting using complex RF test equipment.
• Integrate and evaluate hardware module performance using simulation tools and prototype hardware in a laboratory environment.
• Generate design documentation and verification test procedures.
• Lead design reviews throughout development lifecycle phases.
• Collaborate with test engineers to identify and resolve design / testability issues early in the development process.
• Analyze design artifacts and test data and provide detailed reports on performance, quality, and reliability.
• Mentor and provide technical support and guidance to other team members in the RF domain.

Other duties may include the following:

• Employ your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment for RF test solutions in a production environment.
• Design, develop and troubleshoot test solutions to support DVT (Design Verification Testing) and high-volume production testing.
• Perform high-volume RF testing using advanced test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Document test procedures, results, and any issues encountered during testing.
• Assist in the development of new RF testing methodologies and best practices.
• Support the hardware engineering department in the execution of RF Technology Training.

Candidates are expected to be proficient with state-of-the-art design and analysis tools, laboratory equipment and techniques, and executing in a small team environment.
On top of numerous diverse and challenging career opportunities, BAE Systems offers flexible schedules (including every other Friday off), competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum 6 years of prior work experience or an Advanced degree and minimum 4 years of prior work experience
• Demonstrated understanding of RF/analog/power/mixed signal electronics fundamentals
• Proficiency with electrical engineering design, schematic capture and analysis tools
• Strong "hands-on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
• Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise analyzers, and signal generators
• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-461
• Experience with printed board assembly (PBA, PCB, PWB) design using Cadence tools
• Experience with any of the following tools: MATLAB, Python, Computer Simulation Technologies (CST), Microwave Design Studio, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS), Keysight Genesys, and Advanced Design System (ADS)
• 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 in Power Supply (AC to DC / DC to DC) design
• Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments
• Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes
• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems, radar systems, or RF software defined radio (SDR) hardware
• A self-starter with Agile hardware development experience
• Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Active DOD security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
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, Inc.
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.