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Chief Engineer Senior Principal III - RF Payload Systems
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Manager or above
1 day ago
153,377 – 260,743
- MATLAB
- C++
- ANSYS
- PLC
- Pension
1 day ago
Job Description
BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) seeks a highly experienced and collaborative Payloads Systems Engineer with a solid RF background to lead program execution activities supporting the successful development and delivery of complex RF systems for our Military Space customers. As a chief engineer on the program, you'll be responsible for guiding a team of engineers and technicians in the design, development, and delivery of innovative RF payload solutions that meet the complex requirements of our customers. If you're a seasoned RF payloads expert with a passion for leading high-performing teams and driving technical innovation, we encourage you to apply.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the development of payload architectures and solutions that meet customer requirements and exceed expectations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software development, mechanical, thermal, electrical, and test and evaluation, to ensure seamless integration of payload capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of engineers and technicians, including mentoring and coaching to help team members grow and develop their skills.
- Work closely with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet their requirements.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in payload development and apply this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement in our capabilities.
- 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.
On-Site Work Environment:This position requires regular in-person engagement by workingon-site five dayseach normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
- May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
- May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Skills and Education
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 12 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.
- A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI.
- Experience working with DoW and/or IC technical support contractors and program technical representatives.
- RF Chief Engineer Experience:
- Chief engineer experience on programs developing and delivering space-based RF technologies.
- Engineering team management experience: providing technical mentorship, task delegation, and performance reviews.
- Space-based RF payloads experience:
- Experience designing and executing Ku/Ka-Band phased array antennas, including independent design review and addressing critical gaps.
- Front-end RF electronics design.
- Must have demonstrated excellent technical leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant technical environments:
- IPT ownership.
- Mentoring.
- Technical review presentation.
- Customer liaison.
- Experience operating within classified program environments
Preferred Skills and Education
- Graduate coursework specific to Microwave Circuit Design, Antenna Theory, Numerical EM, Digital Communications.
- SATCOM program experience and system familiarity.
- Software:
- Development platforms: MATLAB, C++.
- Technical packages: PSpice AD, Ansys STK.
- Systems engineering and requirements management: Agilent ADS, IBM DOORS, JAMA.
- Project management experience or formal training.
- Experience in supporting proposals.
- Must be a superb presenter with documented presentation experience to grow new business opportunities.
- Excellent communication and technology evaluation skills.
- Experience executing in a Chief Engineer role.
- A current TS/SCI security clearance.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
Benefits Information
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.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Space & Mission Systems
- Job Category: Engineering & Technology
- Salary Min Point: 153377
- Salary Max Point: 260743
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage: 25%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: Top Secret/SCI
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: Top Secret
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Chief Engineer Senior Principal III - RF Payload Systems · BAE Systems