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 Test Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for designing, developing, and testing of industry-leading navigation products.
In our Navigation & Sensor Systems, Integrated Test Engineering team located at our state-of-the-art facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that opened in 2022. Here you will become part of an engineering team testing GPS receivers and sensor systems for defense programs. This team is responsible for designing, integrating and supporting engineering lab and production test solutions for functional and environmental tests. This team resolves complex challenges through high communication and innovative thinking with design engineering and production customers.
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.
The Role: In this role, you will:
- Design the hardware and Software test solutions for Navigation and Sensor Systems products (GPS receivers, anti-jam, etc.)
- This position will heavily utilize hardware and software development and debug skills on rack test stations used to test GPS products. These test stations include but are not limited by the following test equipment: Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads
- Design production functional and lab test solutions
- Develop the thermal and vibration test solutions for environmental stress and screening requirements
- Provide engineering assistance to production and engineering test stations
- Provide technical guidance for Test Engineering hardware architecture and design
- Contribute to engineering program pursuits and bid estimates
- Navigation and Sensor Systems product family Military GPS System | BAE Systems
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 discipline
- Must have 4+ years of experience working with electronics/electrical design and/or test
- Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment
- 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 or computer engineering
- 5+ Years experience working as a Test Engineer
- 10+ years experience working in electronics/electrical design and/or test
- Design experience with schematic capture tools
- C# and C++ coding experience
- Experience with military aerospace testing standards is desired
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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.
