BAE Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago
Engineer Principal - RF Systems Analyst
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$118K/yr - $201K/yr
6+ years expBAE Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications. The RF Systems Analyst will support the development of cutting-edge RF payload solutions, lead architecture development, and contribute to various engineering tasks throughout the program lifecycle.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluate RF sensing payload technology, develop or leverage company or subcontractor technologies and sensors as an offering for the identified opportunities
Provide leadership, knowledge, strategy, and technology forecasts commensurate with company financial and strategic plans relative to RF sensing payload technology
Support activities surrounding pursuit and execution of pathfinder, payload technology and mission-level opportunities within the RF sensing mission area
Lead architecture development for emerging RF sensing payloads
Support airborne and satellite payload programs from new business to delivery including proposal support, concept development with trades, payload system design, payload integration and test, and post-delivery technical support
Learn and perform systems engineering tasks throughout a program or Research and Development (R&D) project lifecycle
Contribute to the decomposition and allocation of RF payload requirements to lower-level specifications. Refine requirements as necessary
Develop and monitor the margin management philosophy throughout the program lifecycle
Synthesize and analyze payload system performance, including spatial, spectral, and radiometric performance, for compliance and verification of requirements
Contribute to analyses for the development of error trees and Technical Performance Measures (TPM)
Explore system interfaces and development of payload Interface Control Documents (ICD)
Collaborate with subject matter experts from other disciplines including calibration, optical, thermal, and focal plane subsystems
Work alongside AI&T engineers to support the test configurations, verification approaches, and analysis plans necessary for payload verification
Lead the development, test and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment and systems as required
Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, management, and/or customers, as required
Support program gates such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and payload sell-off
Learn about payload technical proposal development including estimates of systems team labor and schedule
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 field is required plus 6 or more years related experience
Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related 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
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required
Familiarity in computer application skills, such as Python, Matlab, C, C++, IDL, STK, DOORS, and other analytical tools
Experience in multiple lifecycle phases in RF, tactical, or electro-optical system programs from concept development and program kick-off through post-delivery support
Experience working with DoW and/or IC technical support contractors and program technical representatives
Experience as a technical lead on RF sensing payloads, architectures, and development programs
Experience with rapid prototyping and/or hardware demonstrations
Demonstrated technical and interpersonal skills—ability to work with a team, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects
Effective communication skills are essential, including the ability to understand the team's needs, ask insightful questions, and provide clear communication of proposed solutions
Preferred
5-10 years with RF sensing payload and mission architecture for the intelligence community
Current, active TS/SCI or DOW TS security clearance
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
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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