Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. 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 missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems
In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions. Looking for an exciting career that utilizes your boundless creativity, technical innovation, and leadership skills? We're looking for engineers who share our passion in developing industry-leading navigation technologies and equipment to protect our warfighters on all fronts. BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for testing industry-leading navigation products.
In our Navigation & Sensor Solutions Hardware Engineering department located at a newly constructed facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you will become part of an Engineering team testing Military GPS products. The team is responsible for running the internal Environmental Effects Engineering lab and provides coordination for off-site qualification testing efforts. This engineering team works closely with all the Hardware Engineering teams at NSS and the external test labs.
The Role: In this role, you will:
- Perform Environmental Testing for hardware of moderate to high complexity for the Military GPS product line.
- Participate in cross-functional team efforts ahead of Pre-qualification and Qualification for products.
- Oversee the creation of Environmental Test Procedures and Test Reports.
- Utilization of vibration tables, shock tables, HALT and HASS chambers to oversee and perform various Environmental Tests.
- Coordination of Environmental Testing efforts with various external labs.
- Support root-cause-analysis and technical investigations for Navigation and Sensor Systems designs.
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 managers.
*Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline.
- Must have 4+ years of experience with a Bachelor's of Science or 2+ years of experience with a Masters of Science degree.
- Experience with managing thermal and structural test environments including generating procedures and reports.
- Familiarity with using lab equipment Vibe table, shock table, thermal chambers.
- Time management skills - ability to work unsupervised, multi-task, and coordinate work.
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required).
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Previous Environmental Lab experience.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis.
- Understanding of MIL-STD-810 test procedures and methods.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $83900 - $142600
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 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.
