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Mgr I- Eng
Job Description: This engineering management position will report to the manager of RF Solutions and will have Radio Frequency (RF) engineering as its area of specialization with design and test of RF antennas, systems, and components as the primary focus. This position will be approximately 80% direct to program support and 20% functional management.
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: • Be responsible for hands-on design and realization of individual antennas, phased array antennas, RF circuits, passive RF components, and RF systems. • Use computational electromagnetic analysis software to design and predict performance on various types of antennas and apertures (spiral, sinuous, Vivaldi, patch, slot, horn, etc.) • Design frequency-selective surfaces (FSSs) for use with various radiating apertures. • Implement various design techniques (materials, shaping, etc.) for RCS mitigation where necessary. • Collaborate with other engineers and technicians to realize RF designs. • Participate and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics: VSWR, insertion loss, gain, polarization, initial concept trade-off and development, in-house and customer presentations, travel, and technical proposal writing and cost/schedule estimating. • Investigate new technologies and applications for radiating apertures, antennas, and RF systems. • Mentor and guide engineers and technicians in the design, build, and test phases of RF projects and programs. • Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems involving antenna/sensor-based applications such as electronic warfare, electronic attack, electronic support measures, communications, geolocation, direction finding, etc. • Frequency inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. • Interface well with other people at all levels including customers, use initiative in applying solutions to assignments. • Functional Support: • Anticipate and ensure talent and skill mix of group are in sync with the needs of programs and new business development organizations. • Functionally manage a group of 10-15 RF engineers who develop hardware for space, air, and ground applications. • Support candidate hiring selection process, assign appropriate staff to programs, conduct performance assessments and personnel actions, support salary reviews, recognition programs, ensure group has the appropriate processes in place to meet needs of programs and compliance with approved standards. • Ensure engineers are appropriately trained to meet needs of programs as well as employee career goals. • Ensure that engineers have the appropriate tools and software to meet the needs of programs • Support Engineering Process Improvement goals, execute process corrective actions and Failure Review Boards as required; support internal and external audits, ensure compliance with ISO standards. • Support development of RF solutions in response to customer needs and support SBU capture plans and strategies, pursuit and proposal activities, and customer relationships. • 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 working on-site five days each 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.
Required Skills and Education: • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 8 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 Secret security clearance is required. • Ability to apply sound leadership and management principles to an organization of high performing RF engineers and technicians developing antenna systems and components through the full lifecycle from proposal through delivery • Relevant work experience with end-to-end RF product development, analysis and production • Working knowledge of hardware quality principles for air, space and ground applications. • Ability to operate at the system level and interface to all engineering disciplines and organizations. • Relevant work experience demonstrating knowledge of RF engineering with DoW and / or NASA customers. • Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills in relevant business environments. • Influencing, communication and team skills will be critical to successful execution of the duties of the position. • Experience operating within classified program environments. #LI-MF1
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems: 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).