BAE Systems, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Senior Principal Engineer – Antenna Design Engineer
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $226K/yr
8+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer specializing in Antenna Design. This role focuses on the hands-on design and realization of RF antennas and systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for national security applications.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Be responsible for the hands-on design and realization of individual antennas, phased array antennas, RF circuits, passive RF components, and RF systems
Use computational electromagnetic analysis software to design and predict performance on various types of antennas and apertures (spiral, sinuous, Vivaldi, patch, slot, horn, etc.)
Design frequency-selective surfaces (FSSs) for use with various radiating apertures
Implement various design techniques (materials, shaping, etc.) for RCS mitigation where necessary
Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to realize RF designs
Participate and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics: VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization, radar cross section (RCS), etc
Antenna requirement evaluation, initial concept trade-off and development, in-house and customer presentations, travel, and technical proposal writing and cost/schedule estimating
Investigate new technologies and applications for radiating apertures, antennas, and RF systems
Mentor and guide more junior engineers and technicians in the design, build, and test phases of RF projects and programs
Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems involving antenna/sensor-based applications such as electronic warfare, electronic attack, electronic support measures, communications, geolocation, direction finding, etc
Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
Interface well with other people at all levels including customers, use initiative in applying solutions to assignments
Provide technical input and support to proposals and new business opportunities
Assist with the preparation and delivery of presentations
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
Required
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
Requires full competency in core RF engineering and antenna theory and skills and general knowledge of other related disciplines
Solid communication skills
Experience and skills to effectively contribute to successful producibility of designs and to cost, budget, and schedule control
Experience with design of antennas and passive RF components (radiating elements, radomes, power dividers, couplers, transitions, multi-layer board designs, FSSs, etc.)
Analytical design experience using software and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office/Agilent ADS, CST, FEKO, HFSS, and SENTRI
RF antenna testing experience utilizing network analyzers, PNAs, anechoic chambers, near-field ranges, etc
Experience and proficiency in programming, data manipulation, and data visualization in MATLAB and Python
Ability to schedule and execute measurements at internal and external facilities and perform measurement analysis and troubleshooting
Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise in RF engineering and to leverage knowledge of other related disciplines
Demonstrated ability to lead RF efforts and tasks and to guide technical project teams toward the completion of program goals and milestones
Preferred
Familiarity with and exposure to military and tactical communication and data systems / architectures
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Legal plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental
Military
Bereavement
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program
Company
BAE Systems, Inc.
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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