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Given our continued growth, we have immediate roles available for a highly motivated Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to join our Transition to Production, Production Support and Sustainment team supporting our Microwave Product Line. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your skills supporting the continued production and sustainment of various complex microwave modules, submodules, circuit card assemblies, and subsystems. You will have the opportunity to work closely with cutting-edge hardware fielded on the most advanced Military Platforms.

Activities day to day will vary and may include:

* Assessing design updates to existing microwave designs

* Conducting analyses to assess performance impacts

* Technical management of microwave subcontractors to design and develop microwave subassemblies.

* Working with hardware suppliers

* Supporting product yield and affordability improvements

* Supporting the debug of complex circuits

* Supporting the transition to production of new products

* Working in partnership with a cross functional team to ensure on time deliveries of quality products to support the War Fighter.

If you are looking to be immersed in a myriad of new technical challenges, this role is for you! At BAE Systems, we thrive in a diverse and dynamic team oriented environment with principles of respect and trust. Our engineers interact with colleagues and peers of various disciplines and backgrounds to arrive at innovative solutions to problems. We encourage collaboration and foster an environment of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Take the first step towards achieving your career goals with us and apply today!

6+ years’ experience working on RF/Microwave chip and wire designs within the frequency range of 50Mhz to 20GHz

* Experience testing and troubleshooting RF frequency converters including an understanding of submodules such as low-noise amplifiers, pre-selectors, filter banks, mixers, Phased-locked-loops (PLLs), and Local Oscillators (LOs)

* RF path cascade analysis, experience with non-linear analysis is preferred

* Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment

* Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability.

* Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner and lead others to closure - Own the Design

* Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.

* Active or previously held Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED

Preferred Qualifications:

* Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED

* Experience working in a manufacturing environment

* Experience in RF/Microwave subsystem, module and circuit design and development

* Experience gathering and analyzing test data to assess trends and develop yield improvement plans

* Design and analysis of microwave systems and circuits using Agilent Advanced Design Suite (ADS) and Genesys