Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Through research programs funded by science and technology R&D organizations within the U.S. Department of Defense, the research and development team in FAST Labs collaborate across the enterprise. On this team, you'll have the opportunity to create and develop advanced technology capabilities in the areas of advanced electronics, autonomy, cyber, electronic warfare, and sensors and processing.

About the Role:
FastLABs Engineering is seeking a Chief Engineer to join an existing program team within our Microelectronics Product Line. As a member of this team, you will collaborate with Microelectronics scientist, engineers, industry associates and internal transition partners to provide critical technology discriminators to the Sector and innovative solutions challenging national security problems.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Take ownership of the technical solution in terms of program execution
Ensure technical integrity and engineering execution across the programs.
Translate EW Concepts and requirements to microelectronic device designers and developers.
Partner with technical counterparts of our internal transition customers to understand their technical road maps and future needs to inform future microelectronic requirements, MOP, KPPs and KSAs.

Ensuring appropriate level of rigor is applied to achieve systems the meet customer needs in an R&D environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge EW Systems and Techniques

Strong fundamentals in high speed data converters and software defined radio signal chain
Experience with RF and Mixed signal systems design and debug
Strong basics in data converters, mixed signal and processor-based systems. Knowledge of RF, PLL, Filter domains is a plus.
Familiarity with key RF specifications (such as IIP3, NF, SNR, SFDR etc.) is preferred
Understanding in software programming languages such as C, Python and the ability to create/leverage applications programming interface.
Familiarity with DSP theory and algorithms (FFT, Sampling rates, Filtering, equalizers, NCO, DDC, QEC etc). Knowledge of DPD and FPGA domains is a plus.
Ability to derive/apply specifications for system solutions
Knowledge of power management and packaged parts and PCB solutions for high speed systems.
Ability to interact and collaborate with customer engineering groups for defining products, system solutions and demonstration of product capabilities via technical training, presentations

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Knowledge of photonics
Knowledge of digital processing systems
Knowledge of AI based signal processing
Holding an active or eligible TS clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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 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.