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BAE Systems, Inc. · 4 hours ago

Principal Systems Engineer - RF Systems

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$118K/yr - $201K/yr

6+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company that delivers a wide range of products and services. They are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer specializing in RF Systems to determine the functional architecture of radar models, aid in model development, and perform analyses to verify compliance with system performance requirements.

Defense & Space

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

ModelingSimulationRadar signal processingRF PhenomenologyExceptional communication skills

Required

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 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