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Job Description
Are 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 an experienced Electrical 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, 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 test challenges through high communication and innovative thinking with Design Engineering and Operations.
What you'll do: This role is primarily focused on hardware design, with opportunities to evolve into a multifaceted engineer, designing hardware test solutions and developing test software for testing our Navigation & Sensor Systems products.
Develop:

• Innovative test systems, encompassing both hardware and software solutions, to validate operation of GPS receivers, anti-jam systems, and various other navigation products.
• Test solutions for Design Engineering and Operations for functional and environmental testing (thermal, vibration) to ensure product performance and resilience.

Design:

• Detailed schematics, Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), Interface Test Adapters (ITAs), custom cables, and comprehensive test solutions using digital engineering modeling principles.

Integration:

• Integrate and troubleshoot test solutions that may contain digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies, electronic loads, and PXI Hardware.
• Support software integration communications for JTAG, ethernet, serial, USB, GPIB, CAN interfaces and instruments.

Collaboration & Support: Provide technical guidance and support to Operations and Design Engineering teams, resolving complex test-related issues.
Influence & Growth: Contribute to the development of engineering program proposals and estimates, playing a key role in shaping the future of our test engineering architecture.
We are seeking a motivated engineer who is eager to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results.
The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in electronic hardware design, including creating schematics and circuit cards.
• Microsoft Visual Studio C#/C++ software development experience.
• Experience with automated test solution development.
• Experience with these tools: schematic design software, Cameo/MagicDraw, Asset ScanWorks, NI TestStand, ASIC/FPGA development tools and microprocessor development environments.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences through written and verbal means.
• A proactive and improvement-focused ability to leverage experience and analyze existing test solutions to optimize future test solutions.

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
Why BAE Systems?
We invest in our people. As part of a company with over 5,000 engineers, you'll have access to robust educational and career development opportunities, allowing you to grow your skills and reach your full potential. We offer a flexible work environment and a commitment to work-life balance.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have 10+ years of Engineering Experience
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
• Be capable of hands-on troubleshooting using engineering lab equipment
• US Citizenship is required
• Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoW Secret security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/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
• Working knowledge of EM/circuit simulation tools
• Understanding of object oriented software design principals
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner and produce detailed, clear and concise technical documentation

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $136000 - $231200
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.