• Senior Principal Systems Engineer - RF Systems

    BAE Systems (Westminster, CO)


    Job Description

    US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

    The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

    What You ll Do:

    + Determine the functional architecture of a radar and RF model environment for use by engineers on existing programs and proposal development within the Radio Frequency Mission Systems (RFMS) Product Area.

    + Aid in the model development of radar and other RFMS products to be incorporated into a modeling & simulation framework.

    + Perform analyses against system performance requirements to verify compliance and/or make recommendations about proposed requirements changes.

    + Perform modeling and simulation for the conceptual design of a radar design to predict system level performance at the algorithm and the hardware level.

    + Collaborate with software engineers to ensure prototyped signal processing algorithms are correctly implemented in a compiled language.

    + Collaborate with hardware engineers (mechanical, electrical, etc.) to ensure designs meet requirements.

    + Support program gates such as preliminary design review, critical design review, and technical interchange meetings.

    + Support the development of subcontracted subsystems with requirements decomposition and allocation and support regular engagements with the subcontractors.

    + Serve as the Principal Investigator of Internal Research and Development (IRAD) projects focused on radar signal processing algorithms.

    + Research, review, and prototype radar signal processing algorithms in interpreted programming languages such as Matlab and/or Python.

    + Execute testing campaigns to validate results.

    + Lead preparation of presentations and documents.

    + Brief internal stakeholders, internal subject matter experts, and external customers.

    + Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

    + Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

    + Perform other duties as necessary.

    **On-Site Work Environment:** This position requires regular in-person engagement by working **on-site five days** each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

    Working Conditions:

    + Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.

    + May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.

    + May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    + BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 or more years related experience.

    + Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

    + A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required.

    + Experience with modeling and simulating conceptual radar and RF designs.

    + Knowledge in RF Phenomenology.

    + Exceptional communication skills.

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    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Advanced degree in related field preferred.

     

    Pay Information

     

    Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

     

    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.

     

    Senior Principal Systems Engineer - RF Systems

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