Principal RF Design Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description
Because this role a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split working onsite and remotely.

Are you searching for career opportunities that bring meaning and purpose to your life? Are you ready to proudly support those who protect our nation? Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Navigation & Sensor Systems (N&SS) organization is expanding to deliver the next generation of advanced military navigation solutions. Our work powers everything from threat‑detection systems for F‑35 pilots to night‑vision equipment for ground forces, spanning air, land, sea, and space. We thrive on diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

Pilots fly the aircraft; our navigation systems chart the course and keep them on track. As a Principal RF Design Engineer, you will shape the technical vision for high‑performance RF hardware that enables precision navigation across the full spectrum of defense platforms. You’ll mentor the next generation of engineers, drive architecture decisions, and own the end‑to‑end delivery of complex RF subsystems.

If you are a seasoned RF professional ready to lead the development of mission‑critical navigation technology and make a tangible difference for the men and women who defend our nation, we want to hear from you. Plant your flag at our Cedar Rapids location and help shape the future of advanced military navigation.

The Role: In this role, you will:

Lead the hardware design for RF circuit cards on the Weapons Hardware team for guided weapons products through the full development cycle, including requirements, prelim/critical design, integration, qualification, and high rate factory support
Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify and document hardware of moderate to high complexity
Support RF MMIC development for GPS receivers across multiple product portfolios: airborne, weapons, and ground military products
Provide technical leadership for RF hardware architecture, design and development of Military GPS applications
Utilize RF design and analysis tools and software, esp. ADS and MATLAB
Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
Work closely with other engineering disciplines (ie mechanical, software and systems engineering) to ensure the electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach
Work with mechanical engineers to ensure proper packaging of electronics
Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification and qualification for products and sub-systems of moderate to high complexity
Conduct root-cause-analysis and technical investigations for software/hardware designs
Mentor other engineering staff

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
Must have 6+ years of experience working in Engineering or the Electronics Field
Experienced with RF Design in L-band frequencies; deep knowledge of S‑parameters, impedance matching, noise figure, linearity, and system‑level trade‑offs
US Citizen capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience with EM/circuit simulation tools like Keysight ADS and or AWR Microwave Office
Circuit board design experience including experience with schematic capture tools and PCB layou
Experience with military aerospace testing standards such as MIL-STD-461
Experience with EMI/EMC testing and troubleshooting
Testing of RF components (Filters, amplifiers, mixers, synthesizers, MMICs, oscillators)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Job Ident #: 118352BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

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Job Info

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs