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Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. 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. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. 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 June through mid-December, 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. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag". 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. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning, open to mentoring, coaching, and developing problem-solving skills The Role: • You will work closely with a hardware engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products • You will assist with capturing technical requirements • You will create electrical design artifacts including schematics, printed circuit boards (PCB), and circuit card assemblies • You will perform preliminary design and analysis activities • You will support integration and verification testing • You will generate and review electrical design documents, drawings, procedures and reports. • You will assist in transitioning products to manufacturing and provide electrical design support • You will support design and integration efforts with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, software, systems, and test engineering as necessary. Who You Are: • 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. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Education, Experience, & Skills: • 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 Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: • 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 Pay Information 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. Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance. About BAE Systems, Inc. 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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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 June through mid-December, 2027. Candidate must be available for the entire duration.**
The Role: • You will work closely with a hardware engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products
You will assist with capturing technical requirements
You will create electrical design artifacts including schematics, printed circuit boards (PCB), and circuit card assemblies
You will perform preliminary design and analysis activities
You will support integration and verification testing
You will generate and review electrical design documents, drawings, procedures and reports.
You will assist in transitioning products to manufacturing and provide electrical design support
You will support design and integration efforts with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, software, systems, and test engineering as necessary.
Who You Are: • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Possess good organizational skills
Have the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
Experience with schematic generation
Experience with basic test equipment like power supplies and digital multimeters
Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
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
Pay Information
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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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: • High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products

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