Test Engineer II - Microwave

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description
See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from detecting threats for F-15 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.

Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers’ needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Responsibilities may include -

• Support production with troubleshooting and debug of electro-mechanical assemblies, working directly with technicians and design engineering personnel.
• Manually debug complex microwave assemblies and sub-assemblies in support of production and engineering prototyping efforts.
• Develop process improvements to improve quality, cost and schedule.
• Assist production team developing tune patterns to allow modules to meet specifications without extensive tuning reducing HPU’s.
• Support systems engineering with debug and evaluation of system returns.
• Provides technical advice and assistance to engineers in the development or modification of electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies in the MW factory.
• Feedback test process problems to engineering as necessary.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability in isolating electrical failures to root cause
• Proficient at interpreting engineering documentation including but not limited to schematics, assembly drawings, and component data sheets
• Familiarity with test equipment and calibration process

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing principles
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of RF and Microwave subassemblies
• Active Secret level U.S. security clearance
• Familiar with RF instrumentation (i.e. network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and signal sources), and the control of hardware through software interfaces (automated test sequence)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275

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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.