Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. 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. Drawing strength from our differences, 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.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems RF Capability Group (Nashua, NH) is seeking a strong Senior Principal RF/Microwave Engineer with considerable experience designing Microwave hardware modules in our Nashua, NH location. This position requires expertise designing wideband microwave modules, including receiver front ends, tuners, up/down converters, and/or switch matrices. Candidates are expected to support all phases of development from early-stage architecture reviews through production. The applicant must be able to work independently with minimal technical direction, and lead small development team as part of a larger program construct.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as technical lead or principal investigator on Capability Group programs
• Design leading-edge hardware modules with a focus on small size, low noise, wide bandwidth and/or high linearity
• Work with systems engineering functions in developing and managing systems level RF requirements, developing operational systems concepts, and assisting with system architecture trade studies.
• Verify and validate aspects of system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Define the technical approach and details of module designs he/she is responsible for.
• Lead root cause and corrective action investigations
• Participate in the generation of specifications, Test procedures, and other necessary drawings and documentation
• Support proposal and report generation
• Mentor junior engineers

** Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field and 8+ years related experience or Master’s Degree and 6+ years relevant design experience with specialization in RF, microwave, or millimeter-wave engineering
• US citizen with the ability to obtain Secret clearance
• Fluent with Keysight ADS (preferred) or equivalent software
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience designing tuner modules and/or frequency converters
• Proficiency with 2D or 3D EM modeling

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understands and enjoys the challenges of a demanding “mission critical” environment
• Dependable and highly motivated team player
• Able to multitask effectively
• Ability to work across company’s technical and non-technical functional disciplines
• Able to travel and provide technical support to subcontractors and customers
• Creative problem solver with strong technical leadership
• Enjoys learning new things and gaining new skills

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.