Are you a passionate systems engineer with a knack for operational testing and a drive to push the boundaries of RF innovation? BAE Systems is seeking a highly motivated Test Lead to join our dynamic team. This isnt just a job; its an opportunity to directly contribute to the maturation of cutting-edge technology that will have a real-world operational impact.

Were looking for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at collaboration, and possesses a deep understanding of RF systems testing. Youll be responsible for designing, coordinating, and executing operational tests for novel RF capabilities, working alongside a talented cross-functional team. This role offers significant growth potential and the chance to shape the future of RF technology.

What Were Looking For:
Were seeking candidates who possess a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and communication abilities. As Test Lead, you will be the driving force behind our operational test program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Test Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive test plans to rigorously assess system capabilities, including defining relevant test points, establishing validated data collection procedures, and implementing robust analysis practices.
• Logistics Coordination: Manage all aspects of test range logistics, working closely with customers and stakeholders to ensure seamless test execution. This includes scheduling, resource allocation, safety protocols, and data security.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer organizations and internal program leadership, providing clear and concise updates on test program status, plans, roadblocks, and results.
• Team Integration: Collaborate effectively with test effort co-performers to ensure seamless platform and system integration, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Program Collaboration: Work closely with internal program and engineering teams to ensure smooth test event execution, providing technical guidance and support as needed.
• Reporting & Analysis: Generate detailed test reports documenting test results, analysis findings, and recommendations for improvement.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers involved in test activities.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100 of the time.

• Operational Testing Expertise: Proven experience in planning and executing operational field tests for new and innovative RF capabilities. Demonstrated ability to translate system requirements into actionable test procedures.
• Test Lifecycle Management: Solid understanding of the entire test lifecycle – planning, execution, data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation.
• Self-Starter: Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with cross-functional teams.
• Vulnerability & Reverse Engineering: Experience in vulnerability assessment and reverse engineering techniques.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% over intermittent periods to remote sites in support of test events, meetings, and training activities.
• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree of Science (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum of 8+ years of experience.
• Master's Degree of Science (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum of 6+ years of experience.
• PhD in Science (or equivalent experience in a relevant field) with a minimum of 4+ years of experience
• Security Clearance: Hold an Active or Current TOP SECRET collateral clearance. 
  

• Program Management: Experience as a project/program team member responsible for workflow management in dynamic environments.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills and experience directing and mentoring engineers on complex RF programs.
• Communication: Expert in effectively documenting, communicating, leading, and working with a team on designs, results, reports, and presentations.
• Systems Engineering: Experience performing systems engineering activities such as system modeling & simulation, system design & development, system integration & test.
• Risk Management: Experience developing viable concept solutions, identifying and tracking technical risks, and leading technical teams.
• RF Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience and working knowledge of:
  • Digital Communication waveforms of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • Test equipment including RF sources, pulse generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, power meters, power supplies, and digital multi-meters
  • Advanced Clearance: Have an active U.S. TS/SCI security clearance.
• Programming & Modeling: Experience or knowledge in the following areas:
  • Use of MATLAB or other programming languages
  • Digital Communication waveforms of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
  • Model Based Systems Engineering