RF/Microwave Engineer

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 Antenna and RF Capability Group (Nashua, NH) is seeking a strong 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.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as a principal RF developer 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 antenna designs he/she is responsible for.
• Assist with 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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Scientific field and 6+ years related experience or Master’s Degree and 4+ 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
• Enjoys learning new things and gaining new skills

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.