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The job in short
Principal RF engineering.
Details
- Found
- 14 d ago · posted 2026-10-05
- Location as listed
- Broomfield, Colorado
- Role
- Electrical / Electronics Engineer
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Minimum $10,000 Sign on Bonus being offered for external hires.
Join BAE Space & Mission Systems at a pivotal moment in our company's history, as we expand our presence in the space-based RF sensor systems market. We're seeking a highly skilled and experienced senior digital receiver engineer to play a critical leadership role in driving the development of cutting-edge RF payload solutions. As a subject matter expert in digital RF receiver/processor electronics, you'll be at the forefront of our efforts to acquire and integrate innovative technologies, shaping the future of our space-based sensor systems and enabling us to deliver unparalleled capabilities to our customers. With a focus on growth and a robust pipeline of opportunities, this role offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact on our portfolio and propel your career forward in a dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
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 RF payload system and box/board level designs and analysis.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors to identify, analyze, procure, and develop state-of-the-art wideband digital RF receiver/processors and systems.
• Build relationships and work with teams across key customer, program, and subcontractor personnel.
• Participate in architecture development and identifying needs for internal research and development to ensure BAE Systems capabilities are being maintained in support of mission needs as well as changes in technology/supplier base.
• Use and advance technologies, including:
• Ultrawideband ADCs
• AI/ML signal processing algorithms
• ASICs for digital beamforming/Signal synthesis/modulation/detection/demodulation
• Direct-sampling receivers
• Heterodyne receivers
• HF to MM-Wave receivers
• Lead preparation and execution of major design and readiness reviews.
• 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.
Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
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