Senior Electrical Engineer - Military GPS (Onsite)

Job Description Join us at our brand new location in Cedar Rapids. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have an Electrical Engineering background, then this is the place to be. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag".

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –
from detecting threats for F-35 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®.” BAE Systems continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provided enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide. Leading the way in the GPS, our array of products and systems cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Engineering: Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

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.
The Role:
In this role, you will:
Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify and document hardware of moderate to high complexity
Contribute to hardware engineering requirements capture and analysis in area of domain expertise
Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification and qualification for products and sub-systems of moderate to high complexity
Conduct root-cause-analysis and technical investigations for software/hardware designs.
Provide engineering assistance to production, service, and repair personnel
Provide technical support for electronics hardware architecture and design and trade study development for Navigation and Sensor Systems
Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates

Who you are:
You’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
You possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical material and present to customers and mid-level managersRequired Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
• Must have 5+ years of experience working with electronics/electrical design and/or test
• Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment
• Design experience including experience with schematic capture tools and PCB layout supervision and guidance to board designers
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner and produce detailed, clear and concise technical documentation
• US Citizenship is required
• Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Prefer candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Working knowledge of EM/circuit simulation tools like Keysight ADS and or AWR Microwave Office is desired
• Experience with military aerospace testing standards is desired

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.