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Senior RF Communications Engineer - Space Subsystems - $30K Sign On Bonus
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$129,502 / year median in Colorado
-10% projected decline
Job Description
- Job Description
- Minimum $30,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires.
- Join the Space Vehicle Systems Engineering Telecommunications team at BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) - a group of motivated problem-solvers faced with the daily challenge of ensuring communications to and from space vehicles.
- What You ll
Do:
- + Define architectures and support trade studies to appropriately scope subsystem design, assembly, integration, test, launch and early operation (LEOPS) for proposals or studies.
Ex:
link budgets, pointing accuracy, component performance, etc.). + Support subsystem and program milestones/gates with appropriate analyses, presentations, and coordination. + Support identification, procurement, development, test, and integration of hardware, software, and support equipment. + Manage an incremental assembly, integration, and test strategy to adequately demonstrate subsystem compliance to requirements and interface integrity. + Support systems-level engineering trades. + Support LEOPS, on-orbit test, and post-delivery plans and execution. + Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. + Perform other duties as necessary.On-Site Work Environment:
- This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
- on-site five days
- each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
- + Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. + May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. + May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
- Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- + BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- + Space communications hardware experience. + Experience leading a team.
- 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.- Senior RF Communications Engineer - Space Subsystems - $30K Sign On Bonus
- 126924BR
- EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs