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RF Systems Program Manager / Engineer

BAE Systems

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Job Description
** This work is pending award in July 2025. **

BAE Systems is seeking a Radio Technical Support workforce that is able to accomplish its assigned duties and respond to no-notice situations in order to sustain the customer's mission and its processes. Will minimize the customer's equipment downtime, taking into consideration the circumstances/characteristics of the equipment defect or damage. Will be customer service oriented and respond to the needs of the customer and other contractors.

Contractor, Engineering and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) staff will work alongside division staff to modernize the RF over Fiber DAS in place today to a supported and future ready platform.

The Radio Frequency Project Engineer shall be responsible for success of tasks and actions required of the support staff for all aspects of service desk, field technician, travel team, and VHF Distributed Antenna System (DAS). Functions as an active member of the project management staff and coordinates the schedule of tasks and actions to ensure goals are met and objectives are achieved; coordinates critical mission projects, meets deadlines and integration requirements for mission success. The Project Engineer will work closely with the Radio Services Division (RSD) staff to ensure strict adherence to scope, schedule, and budget, to ensure successful project execution. Creates and/or facilitates the development of project documents, plans, requirements documentation, strategic communications, agendas, pertaining to the program.

The Project Engineer will initiate, planning, execution and control of projects and provide assistance in the definition of project scope and objectives, ensure technical feasibility, identify gaps and propose recommendations. Manages changes/updates to the project scope, schedule and costs and coordinates with internal groups for reviews and document processes to competition.

This position is located in Washington DC. There is no relocation assistance available for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to Washington DC or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Information Technology or related field
Ability to pass a US Capitol Police background check
At least 6 years of experience managing and monitoring comprehensive projects
Strong customer service orientation, project leadership and interpersonal skills with ability to lead an agile team
Excellent writing, communication and organization skills
Strong Radio Frequency (RF) background
Experience with full-life cycle IT project management support
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Project and Teams

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
5 years RF background

Experience with any of the following Motorola Base Station equipment:
Motorola APX-600
Vertex Radio
Motorola Astro Mobile
Motorola XTS-5000
Motorola TXM 2000 VHF

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.

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