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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Principal - RF Systems Analyst - $25K Sign-On Bonus - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,095.0 - $200,762.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Business Analytics Applications, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Interactive Data Language (IDL), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Software Requirements Analysis - **Published:** October 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/08402B17211D4D17A67DABC980F844F4/job/ ## About the Role * BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 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. * A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Polygraph. * Familiarity in computer application skills, such as Python, Matlab, C, C , IDL, STK, DOORS, and other analytical tools. * Experience in multiple lifecycle phases in RF, tactical, or electro-optical system programs from concept development and program kick- off through post-delivery support. * Experience with data analysis and modeling related to image processing, calibration, remote sensing, optical payload test, or focal plane assembly (FPA) test. * Demonstrated technical and interpersonal skills and ability to work with a team, predict and meet schedules, resolve disconnects. * Effective communication skills are essential, including the ability to understand the team s needs, ask insightful questions, and provide clear communication of proposed solutions. #LI-GJ1 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * 6-8 years with RF sensing payload and mission architecture for the intelligence community. ## Description Minimum $25,000 Sign On Bonus being offered for external hires. BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a talented and motivated RF Systems Analyst to support our team of experts in developing cutting-edge RF payload solutions. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and develop your skills in RF signal chain analysis. 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: * Support RF payload system and box/board level design and analysis. * Analyze RF signal chain performance to assess and develop requirements, including noise figure, gain, and IP2/IP3. * Learn and perform systems engineering tasks throughout a program or Research and Development (R&D) project lifecycle. * Contribute to the decomposition and allocation of RF payload requirements to lower-level specifications. Refine requirements as necessary. * Develop and monitor the margin management philosophy throughout the program lifecycle. * Synthesize and analyze payload system performance, including spatial, spectral, and radiometric performance, for compliance and verification of requirements. * Contribute to analyses for the development of error trees and Technical Performance Measures (TPM). * Explore system interfaces and development of payload Interface Control Documents (ICD). * Collaborate with subject matter experts from other disciplines including calibration, optical, thermal, and focal plane subsystems. * Work alongside AI&T engineers to support the test configurations, verification approaches, and analysis plans necessary for payload verification. * Lead the development, test and evaluation of hardware, software, support equipment and systems as required. * Prepare and deliver presentations to peers, management, and/or customers, as required. * Support program gates such as the System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and payload sell-off. * Learn about payload technical proposal development including estimates of systems team labor and schedule. * 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.