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Engineer Senior Principal II RF

BAE Systems

Westminster, COFull-time$150–254K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$150–254K/yr
Location
Westminster, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a senior principal RF engineer to design, simulate, build, and test RF circuits and subsystems for phased-array antennas and larger RF systems. The role leads and mentors engineers and technicians, guides hardware testing, and provides technical solutions to difficult project issues. It requires on-site work five days per week in the primary work location and a DoW Interim Secret clearance to start and maintain.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RF EngineeringAntenna TheoryCommunicationDesign ProducibilityCost ControlBudget ControlSchedule ControlPhased Array AntennasMATLABProgrammingData ManipulationData VisualizationMeasurement AnalysisTroubleshootingRF Test EquipmentRF Signal GeneratorsSpectrum AnalyzersNetwork AnalyzersTechnical LeadershipRF Hardware DesignRF System DesignPCB LayoutCircuit Simulation

Qualifications

BS in Engineering or Related10+ Years Related ExperienceDoW Interim Secret Clearance

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You ll Do:

  • Be responsible for the hands-on design and realization of RF passive and active circuits used in phased array antennas, larger RF systems, and other RF components.

  • Design and test circuits for receivers, transmitters, local oscillators, and RF subsystems. Designs typically range in frequency from VHF through 20 GHz.

  • Simulate circuit and system performance using analytical software such as AWR Microwave Office, VSS, Agilent ADS, SystemVue, and MATLAB.

  • Lead other engineers and technicians to realize completed RF electronics and RF designs.

  • Participate and guide the testing of RF hardware for required performance metrics in antenna and phased array systems: VSWR, insertion loss, power, G/T, etc.

  • Test components (e.g. amplifiers, mixers, limiters, oscillators) for suitability in designs.

  • Design circuit boards for use in receivers and transmitters.

  • Design chip and wire components for use in receivers, high-power limiters, and transmitters.

  • Test and document designs in preparation for potential production.

  • Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the field.

  • Mentor and guide more junior engineers and technicians in the design, build, and test phases of projects and programs.

  • Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

  • Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

  • Interface well with other people at all levels including customers, use initiative in applying solutions to assignments. Contribute to large teams.

  • Assist with the preparation and delivery of presentations.

  • 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.

Short-Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10 or more years related experience.

  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

  • Full competency in core RF engineering and antenna theory and skills and general knowledge of other related disciplines.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Experience and skills to effectively contribute to successful producibility of designs and to cost, budget, and schedule control.

  • Some exposure and experience with the radiating components/antennas that are typically used in phased array systems.

  • Experience and proficiency in programming, data manipulation, and data visualization in MATLAB.

  • Ability to schedule and execute measurements at internal and external facilities; perform measurement analysis and troubleshooting.

  • Experience with RF test equipment (including RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers).

  • Demonstrated ability to apply technical expertise in RF engineering and to leverage knowledge of other related disciplines.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead RF efforts and tasks and to guide technical project teams toward the completion of program goals and milestones.

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A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • RF electronics hardware design and RF system design experience.

  • RF hardware and microwave circuit board / PCB layout experience.

  • Experience with circuit simulation.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.

Engineer Senior Principal II RF

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How this job compares

Set against the 731 open RF Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–254K/yr
  • Colorado median$117–180K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$125–195K/yr511 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $202K, is 29% above the Colorado median midpoint ($156K) — in the top quarter of RF Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 61 open RF Engineer jobs in Colorado and 731 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four RF Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 613 postings).
Education
490 of the 731 open RF Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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