RF Systems Program Manager / Engineer

**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.

**RF Systems Program Manager / Engineer**

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