- Senior
- Office in Cedar Rapids
Job Description
Because this role a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split working onsite and remotely.
Are you searching for career opportunities that bring meaning and purpose to your life? Are you ready to proudly support those who protect our nation? Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The Navigation & Sensor Systems (N&SS) organization is expanding to deliver the next generation of advanced military navigation solutions. Our work powers everything from threat‑detection systems for F‑35 pilots to night‑vision equipment for ground forces, spanning air, land, sea, and space. We thrive on diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”
Pilots fly the aircraft; our navigation systems chart the course and keep them on track. As a Principal RF Design Engineer, you will shape the technical vision for high‑performance RF hardware that enables precision navigation across the full spectrum of defense platforms. You’ll mentor the next generation of engineers, drive architecture decisions, and own the end‑to‑end delivery of complex RF subsystems.
If you are a seasoned RF professional ready to lead the development of mission‑critical navigation technology and make a tangible difference for the men and women who defend our nation, we want to hear from you. Plant your flag at our Cedar Rapids location and help shape the future of advanced military navigation.
The Role: In this role, you will:
Are you searching for career opportunities that bring meaning and purpose to your life? Are you ready to proudly support those who protect our nation? Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The Navigation & Sensor Systems (N&SS) organization is expanding to deliver the next generation of advanced military navigation solutions. Our work powers everything from threat‑detection systems for F‑35 pilots to night‑vision equipment for ground forces, spanning air, land, sea, and space. We thrive on diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and a shared commitment to “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”
Pilots fly the aircraft; our navigation systems chart the course and keep them on track. As a Principal RF Design Engineer, you will shape the technical vision for high‑performance RF hardware that enables precision navigation across the full spectrum of defense platforms. You’ll mentor the next generation of engineers, drive architecture decisions, and own the end‑to‑end delivery of complex RF subsystems.
If you are a seasoned RF professional ready to lead the development of mission‑critical navigation technology and make a tangible difference for the men and women who defend our nation, we want to hear from you. Plant your flag at our Cedar Rapids location and help shape the future of advanced military navigation.
The Role: In this role, you will:
- Lead the hardware design for RF circuit cards on the Weapons Hardware team for guided weapons products through the full development cycle, including requirements, prelim/critical design, integration, qualification, and high rate factory support
- Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify and document hardware of moderate to high complexity
- Support RF MMIC development for GPS receivers across multiple product portfolios: airborne, weapons, and ground military products
- Provide technical leadership for RF hardware architecture, design and development of Military GPS applications
- Utilize RF design and analysis tools and software, esp. ADS and MATLAB
- Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines (ie mechanical, software and systems engineering) to ensure the electrical design is appropriate for the project/product design approach
- Work with mechanical engineers to ensure proper packaging of electronics
- Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification and qualification for products and sub-systems of moderate to high complexity
- Conduct root-cause-analysis and technical investigations for software/hardware designs
- Mentor other engineering staff
State/Province
Iowa
Salary Max Point
178931
About BAE Systems Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.
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.
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
Secret
Shift
1st Shift
Union Job
None
Business Area
Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions
City
Cedar Rapids
Job Posting Title
Principal RF Design Engineer
Required Skills and Education
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
- Must have 6+ years of experience working in Engineering or the Electronics Field
- Experienced with RF Design in L-band frequencies; deep knowledge of S‑parameters, impedance matching, noise figure, linearity, and system‑level trade‑offs
- US Citizen capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers
Company
BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg
Postal Code
52404
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Department
1HC_ES PS3 Engineering
Country
United States
Job Family
Electrical Eng
Preferred Skills and Education
- Experience with EM/circuit simulation tools like Keysight ADS and or AWR Microwave Office
- Circuit board design experience including experience with schematic capture tools and PCB layou
- Experience with military aerospace testing standards such as MIL-STD-461
- Experience with EMI/EMC testing and troubleshooting
- Testing of RF components (Filters, amplifiers, mixers, synthesizers, MMICs, oscillators)
Salary Min Point
105254
Travel Percentage
<10%
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
Job Category
Engineering & Technology
Physical location of the job
Hybrid
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
