Co-Op; -Summer or Summer-Fall) Electrical Engineer; o
Listed on 2026-09-04
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Title
This job is part of BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program.
LocationCedar Rapids, IA
Job DescriptionAre you looking for a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can utilize your engineering skills to develop automated test solutions for cutting-edge defense technology navigation products? 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 to protect our warfighters on all fronts.
BAE Systems is looking for a Spring-Summer or Summer-Fall Co-Op 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, Test Engineering team located at our state-of-the-art facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa that opened in 2022. Here you'll have the opportunity to design, develop, and implement innovative test solutions for critical GPS receivers and sensor systems.
Our Navigation & Sensor Systems team delivers flexible, efficient, and highly reliable navigation and guidance solutions for a diverse range of applications - from airborne systems and precision guided munitions to handheld receivers and embedded. This Test Engineering team is responsible for developing automated electronic test solutions for functional and environmental tests. This team resolves complex challenges through high communication and innovative thinking with design engineering and production customers.
You'll Do
- Design the hardware and/or software test solutions for Navigation and Sensor Systems products (GPS receivers, and microelectronics). These test solutions include but are not limited by the following test equipment:
Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads - Develop thermal and vibration test solutions for environmental stress and screening requirements
- Provide engineering support of test solutions in engineering labs and operations
- The successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of engineering principals
- Must have completed your sophomore or junior year of a four year degree program in a Bachelor's of Science in Computer or Electrical Engineering
- Going into your junior or senior year for a Bachelor's of Science in Computer or Electrical.
- High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
- Circuit design experience
- Software experience in C# and C++
- NI Test Stand experience
Full-Time Salary Range: $46437 - $62721
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.
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…
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