Systems Engineer – RF Integration & Performance Modeling

Job Description Be part of the team that makes a difference.

BAE Systems’ Countermeasures & Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area has an immediate opening for highly motivated Systems Engineer in the Advanced Compact EW Solutions Product Line. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. With a 9/80 schedule, and every other Friday off, our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

Our ACES team is seeking a highly motivated systems engineer to support the development of new Electronic Attack (EA) capabilities designed to improve air vehicle survivability by detecting, denying, deceiving, degrading, and disrupting adversary Integrated Air Defenses. In this role, you will work under the guidance of a Lead Engineer to execute systems engineering tasks focused on RF performance modeling and RF system integration. Working within a collaborative team, you will apply digital engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) principles to develop and implement software for data analysis, post-processing, and visualization. Beyond the lab, you will play a key role in external test events (up to 25% travel), where you will assist in planning, attending, and executing tests, interfacing directly with customers, and briefing analysis results to stakeholders. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in Electrical Engineering and a functional interest in using software engineering skills (Python/MATLAB) to solve complex RF and radar challenges.

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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
• Experience with Systems engineering development of DoD systems

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Additional technical depth in specific areas of Electronic Attack

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.