Sr. Principal Systems Engineering - Wireless RF

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer in Fort Wayne.

The BAE Systems Multi-Band Communications and Crypto (MCC) Solutions business is the primary source of VHF/UHF SATCOM Tactical Radio (TR) equipment to the Army and USAF. This team, based at Fort Wayne, is responsible for the Architecture, Specification, Development and Analysis of Mission Critical equipment in support of over the horizon mission communications. Some aspects of this work are classified.

The System Engineering group’s activities include but are not limited to:

1. Developing coherent product specifications and design documentation from multiple disparate source documents using DOORS
2. Creating qualification test plans, procedures, and reports.
3. Performing integration, verification, and validation of airborne tactical radios.
4. Performing analysis of signals in space, receivers and transmitters using
5. Utilizing MBSE tools for collaboration of models across program and business sectors

This position is to plan, lead and conduct system/product requirements development, system/product design, system/product integration and qualification, and oversight of the entire life-cycle of the system/product of various military airborne communication products.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proven ability to lead system engineering projects to completion
• Proficient requirements definition, analysis, and management using DOORS
• Relevant experience with systems engineering tools such as MagicDraw (or other MBSE tool), DOORS, MATLAB, Simulink.
• Proficient in performing integration, verification, and qualification testing of military products / systems
• Proficient in a lab environment using spectrum, network, and logic analyzers and other common pieces of test equipment.
• Proficient in writing test plans, test procedures, and test reports.
• Software Defined Radio experience
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will need a U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Current U.S. Security clearance
• Technical design and development experience with military wireless communication products.
• Bachelor's Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering and Masters in Systems Engineering
• Engineering Cost Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Six-sigma training
• Technical support of manufacturing and / or field platform integration
• Amateur ham radio license and experience

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $103590 - $176130

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.
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