Electrical Engineers (All levels) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

BAE · Capital Goods

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Job Description Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! This opening is included as part of our November 2026 Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) Engineering Hiring Event. While we encourage all interested professionals to apply, please note that this is a selection-based interview event for candidates whose skills and experience match our hiring needs. If your background and skill set match these needs, we will reach out with next steps. If selected for an interview, specific opportunities based on your interests, experience, and skill set will be discussed with the hiring team. For candidates not local to the Cedar Rapids area, virtual interviews will be accommodated 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 F 35 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 WorldTM.” 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 and technical innovation? 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 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 Solutions Hardware Engineering department located at a newly constructed facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you will become part of a Hardware Engineering Team developing Modernized M-Code GPS Receivers for defense programs. The team is responsible for the complete hardware product development process including hardware requirements analysis and capture, design, integration, and product verification including operations and customer support. Developing military GPS products with the latest technology and maintaining our legacyreceivers, this hardware engineering team works closely with system and software development teams during the development process as well as in GPS labs to integrate and test products.Our team is looking for a new member interested in solving complex problems and creatively designing advanced and alternative navigation systems. This individual will execute electrical engineering design and development of GPS products. The successful electrical engineering candidate will have electronic circuit design and printed circuit board development experience and be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams. Additional responsibilities may include developing technical reports, presentations, and verification artifacts as well as performing trade studies, work estimates and integration activities. 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.Required Education, Experience, & Skills <ul><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Candidates for this role should possess a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Experience level: BS degree plus 4+ years, MS degree plus 3+ years and PhD plus a year of experience</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (US Citizenship required)</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Time management skills - ability to work unsupervised, multi-task, and coordinate work</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Effectively interact and build trust with team members from many different backgrounds, including engineering management and cross-discipline engineering teams</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Effective communication (written, verbal, and interpersonal)</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Experience with hardware requirements capture, electrical design, and testing of electronics and circuits</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Experience with Test and Measurement Equipment</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving</li></ul>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills <div style="margin-left:8px"> </div><ul><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">5 years of prior relevant experience in hardware engineering product development</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Experience with electrical design tools (requirements capture, schematic capture, electrical analysis and simulation)</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Experience with PCB design and layout</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Familiar with power electronics including component selection, DC-DC converter design, and simulation and analysis of power electronics circuits.</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Familiar with high-speed electrical design features, such as ethernet and DDR memory</li><li style="margin-left: 8px;">Familiar with EMI/EMC testing</li></ul> Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922 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.

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