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BAE Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Principal RF Test Electrical Engineer

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $222K/yr

5+ years exp

BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company dedicated to protecting lives and improving the future. They are seeking a Senior Principal RF Test Electrical Engineer to ensure the performance, quality, and reliability of RF products through rigorous testing and analysis, collaborating with design engineers and product managers to develop and execute test plans.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Employ 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

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

Qualification

RF test equipmentRF principlesTestingValidationAutomated test scriptsMATLABPythonAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationWritten communicationTime management

Required

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a minimum 8 years of prior work experience or an Advanced degree and minimum 5 years of prior work experience

Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, phase noise analyzers, and signal generators

Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred

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)