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Eng Sr Prin - RF

Company:
BAE Systems
Location:
Manaus, Amazonas, 69090, Brazil
Posted:
September 18, 2026
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Description:

Requisition Number

129800BR

Join BAE Systems' RF Capability Group and lead the development of cutting-edge microwave hardware!

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Principal RF/Microwave Engineer to design and implement innovative microwave modules for mission-critical applications. You will leverage your expertise in wideband microwave design – including receiver front ends, tuners, up/down converters, and switch matrices – throughout the entire product lifecycle, from concept to production.

Key responsibilities:

Serve as technical lead or principal investigator on Capability Group programs

Design leading-edge hardware modules with a focus on small size, low noise, wide bandwidth and/or high linearity

Lead root cause and corrective action investigations

Generate necessary drawings and documentation

Support proposal and report generation

Mentor junior engineers

Senior Principal RF Microwave Engineer

Nashua

New Hampshire

United States

Job Family

Radio Frequency Eng

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Secret

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

Required Skills: Requires:

US citizen with the ability to obtain Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Scientific field and 12+ years related experience

10+ years’ relevant design experience with specialization in RF, microwave, or millimeter-wave engineering

Fluent with Keysight ADS (preferred) or equivalent software

Strong communication and writing skills

Preferred Skills and Education

Ideal Experience:

Experience designing tuner modules, frequency converters, front-end modules, and switch matrix modules

Proficiency with 2D and/or 3D EM modeling

Master’s degree in engineering or scientific field preferred but not required.Key skills and talents:

Understands and enjoys the challenges of a demanding “mission critical” environment

Dependable and highly motivated

Able to multitask effectively

Ability to work across company’s technical and non-technical functional disciplines

Able to travel and provide technical support to subcontractors and customers

Creative problem solver

Strong technical leadership and an effective team player

Enjoys learning new things and gaining new skills

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.

Department

1BC_ES ECS Engineering

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Electronic Combat Solutions

Salary Max Point

226035

Salary Min Point

132962

Union Job

None

Recruiter

Sean Burkley

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

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