RF Test Engineer

Job Description
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The Electronic Combat Systems Sustainment Center is seeking an experienced Engineer with strong RF background for a hands-on role troubleshooting complex product, supporting highly integrated test stands, and guiding test technicians in an Operations environment in support of the DEWS and EPAWSS programs. The Sustainment Center supports new build restarts, field returns, upgrades and other critical projects for our end customers and their advanced platforms. This is a very unique opportunity for the right candidate to work in a supportive team environment, while troubleshooting some of the most challenging problems on product that has already been built, integrated and delivered to the warfighter.
Responsibilities include:

• Perform acceptance-level testing of highly integrated, top level product using automated test stands and diagnostic software.
• Diagnose and isolate failures and test issues - test stand, interface test adapter, peripheral and unit-under-test.
• Isolate top-level product failures to lower level modules, leveraging product knowledge and test output.
• Troubleshoot select modules and assemblies to the component level using additional tools and manual debug techniques, working directly with subject matter experts and program engineering resources as required. Optimize test and troubleshooting flow within the factory.
• Drive to become the technical subject matter expert within Sustainment for DEWS/EPAWSS RF product family supporting existing test stands.
• Actively engage in creating a culture of continuous knowledge transfer - developing debug instruction guides, mentoring technicians and partnering with Factory Leadership to advance skill level in technician base.
• Provide direction to program engineering in improving existing/new test program sets.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on test stands, peripherals, and interface test adapters.
• Coordinate with metrology and Quality Assurance to answer/justify Out-of-Tolerance Notices (OTN).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BSEE or Associates with two year experience, or four years experience in absence of degree.
• Experience troubleshooting complex RF electronics to the component level.
• Experience with RF instrumentation, to include network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and signal sources or similar.
• Experience working in or directly supporting a Manufacturing environment.
• Strong team player, willing to work collaboratively with peers and others across the organization. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to successfully interface with technical and non-technical personnel at all levels and across functions.
• Strong relevant experience troubleshooting and debugging complex electronic assemblies.
• Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Scanworks and National Instruments Test Stand.
• Experience with various test equipment including: Power Supplies, Digital I/O, Oscilloscopes, Switch Matrices, DMMs, Counter/Timers, Thermal Controllers, from various manufacturers including Keysight and National Instruments.
• Knowledge of high speed A/D sampling and DSP circuitry.
• Experience using advanced Automated Test Equipment and released Test Sets to diagnose box-level failures to a module level.
• Experience with LabView or LabWindows.
• Experience working in defense contract manufacturing or other regulated industry environment.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
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.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.