Senior Principal RF Test Engineer

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

10d•$149,603 - $254,317•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Principal RF Test Engineer to join our team in southern New Hampshire. Our mission is to protect those who protect us, and we’re looking for engineers who share our passion in developing a full range of first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect air, land, and naval warfighters on all fronts. You will be joining an inclusive Agile engineering team at a dynamic company that values technical excellence. At BAE Systems, we value our cultural principles by providing a healthy 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 Developing Production Test solutions for 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, 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 includes the integration of test solutions, and providing detailed reports on test results. The candidate will be required to be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement with the ability to Mentor others.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years (or 8+ years with MS EE) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded Test Systems
Demonstrated understanding of electrical principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology
Demonstrated experience designing mixed-signal CCAs
Strong “hands-on” laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with testing and troubleshooting RF and Microwave component/subsystem such as up-converters, down converters, power amplifiers, waveform generators, RF modulators, and limiters.
Experience with RF principles and test methodologies.
Experience in RF testing and validation.
Experience with automated test scripts and software tools.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Experience with any of the following tools: MATLAB, Python, Computer Simulation Technologies (CST), Microwave Design Studio, High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS) and Advanced Design System (ADS).
Active DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

Employing 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.
The ability to perform high-volume RF testing using advanced test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators.
Mentor and provide technical support and guidance to other team members in the RF domain.
Analyze test data and provide detailed reports on performance, quality, and reliability.
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on testability and reliability.
Collaborate with design engineers to identify and resolve design / testability issues early in the development process.
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.