Electrical Engineering Coop; Spring​/Summer , Onsite

BAE Systems Navigation And Sensor Systems Engineer

Our employees across the nation 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 GPS systems, our array of products cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications.

Full-time onsite:
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work on site 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 duration of this position runs from January through mid-August, 2027.

Candidate must be available for the entire duration. Join us at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. 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.

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.

• Work closely with a hardware engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products
• Assist with capturing technical requirements
• Create electrical design artifacts including schematics, printed circuit boards (PCB), and circuit card assemblies
• Perform preliminary design and analysis activities
• Support integration and verification testing
• Generate and review electrical design documents, drawings, procedures and reports.
• Assist in transitioning products to manufacturing and provide electrical design support
• Support design and integration efforts with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, software, systems, and test engineering as necessary.

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess good organizational skills
• Have the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments

In this position, you will participate in BAE Systems' nationwide LEAP Internship & Co-op Program, where you will Learn, Engage, Apply, and Progress within the company. The LEAP Program will provide you with the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals on impactful projects, engage in career development opportunities, and network with our business leaders and the other students in the program.

• Must be within or have completed your junior year of a four year degree program in a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with schematic generation
• Experience with basic test equipment like power supplies and digital multimeters
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

• Going into your Senior year for a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
• High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
• Ability to work with a diverse team
• Knowledgeable with creating printed circuit board designs
• Familiar with schematic capture software
• Experience with oscilloscopes and frequency generators

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.