Senior Software Engineer- RF Test and Integration

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! Are you a Software-Focused RF Test Engineer with 4+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design and develop common solutions that are 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 Nashua, New Hampshire based team. BAE Systems has recently been awarded new programs and is currently undergoing` an exciting period of growth.

We are seeking an experienced Senior RF Test Engineer to join the Digital Architecture Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating common software solutions for the next generation development of RF Test Programs, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. The ideal candidate will have a background in RF engineering, experience with automated Test Sequence development and integration, and strong software development and integration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecting, designing, analyzing, developing, and maintaining (typically in C#, Python, and/or NI TestStand) test instrument driver abstraction software, common test utility software, and data collection microservices
• Testing and integrating common software on RF and digital test equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, and quality assurance to ensure solutions meet requirements and are delivered on time
• Develop and maintain documentation, including user guides
• Troubleshoot and debug Test Sequence issues related to support library integration, and provide root cause analysis and recommendations for improvement

Hybrid:

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform work onsite, some efforts may be (mostly) full time on-site. Work that can be done remotely will allow for a hybrid working environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software engineering, with an exposure to RF Test Sequence development and integration
• General understanding of RF principles
• Experience with SCPI based instrument communication
• Experience with developing and integrating test equipment control software
• Strong grasp of Object Oriented Programming, with experience in C# and/or Python
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience NI TestStand
• Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment
• Unit Under Test (UUT) emulation and simulation
• Unit Test Driven Software Design

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 – $161680

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.

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