Principal Test Engineer

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Nashua (NH); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented RF Principal Test Engineer to join their innovative team in New Hampshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic warfare systems that protect those who serve. As part of a collaborative culture, you will design and develop automated test solutions, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. With a flexible hybrid work environment, you can balance your personal life while making a significant impact in the defense sector. If you have a passion for technology and a drive to contribute to national security, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in developing automated test software solutions.
• Proficient in RF test measurement techniques and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop test solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines.

Skills

C

C++

C#

RF Test Development

Good Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

6+ years of experience

Tools

NI LabWindows CVI

TestStand

VDATS

Network Analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer

Job description

Job Description

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. 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." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering, and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. 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.

When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Hardware, and Test Engineers to impact all phases of the Product Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills, and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer a flexible work environment and a 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community, and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

Are you an experienced Electrical, Software, or Test Design Engineer with 6+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and develop test solutions and/or write test software that is mission-critical and be a part of a greater cause? Then, help us protect those that protect us by developing the Next Generation Electronic Warfare Systems Products and Solutions. We need your talent, motivation, and vision to join our New Hampshire based team. BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is currently undergoing an exciting period of growth. We have multiple positions in Southern New Hampshire (Nashua, Hudson, Merrimack, and Manchester).

BAE Systems is searching for a RF Principal Test Engineer with experience in developing automated test software solutions. The ideal candidate must be a motivated self-starter, able to complete assignments with little oversight while being available as a subject matter expert and technical lead to their team. They must be able to assume a full or partial lead role as circumstances dictate, and be able to quickly and dynamically switch focus to support a production environment. This individual should be comfortable providing technical status updates to program management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines as necessary.

The ideal candidate would be familiar or experienced in:

• VDATS (Versatile Depot Automatic Test Station)
• NI Test Software Tools
  • TestStand
  • LabWindows/CVI Software
• Instrument Communication
  • Network analyzers
  • Spectrum analyzers
• Microwave/RF measurements
  • VSWR
  • Gain
  • Compression
  • Phase noise
  • etc.
• Proficiency in C# is desirable
• Please note that, pursuant to a government contract, the specific positions require US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience using NI LabWindows CVI and TestStand
• Experience using VDATS (Versatile Depot Automatic Test Station)
• Programming Languages: Proficient in C, C++, and C#
• Test solution software integration
• Experience with RF test development for production, employing RF Test instrumentation (Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generators, etc.)
• Experience with RF Measurement techniques and ability to diagnose and resolve measurement anomalies to root cause.
• Good communication skills, including interpersonal and team communication
• Initiative-taking and closure-oriented mindset

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Experience in supporting factory production test stands, debugging, problem isolation, and resolution. Experience developing RF test measurements for production. Ability to perform test solution development focusing on hardware (test adapters, cables, tools, interface modules) and software (drivers, utilities, executables, test software).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115,779 - $196,825

Please note: This range is based on market pay structures. Salaries are influenced by factors like skills, education, experience, and internal equity.

Employee Benefits

Support includes health, dental, vision, savings plans, disability, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, parental/military/bereavement leave, and recognition programs.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, provides defense, aerospace, and security products and services worldwide. We focus on innovative technology to defend national security and support our employees' growth and development. Our Electronic Systems division leads in defense and commercial electronics, with a global presence and a talented workforce dedicated to making an impact.