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Job Description Are you searching for career opportunities that bring meaning and purpose to your life? Are you ready to proudly support those who protect our nation? Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

BAE Systems is looking for Systems Engineers with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading Global Positioning Systems (GPS) products. Our team seeks engineers interested in architecting, designing, and testing GPS receivers for military weapons applications. This position offers abundant opportunities to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS technology and receiver architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team environment to develop the world's most cutting-edge navigation solutions.

As a part of our unique team, you will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the systems engineering life cycle including requirements, design, test development, integration, qualification, and customer support. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this role, it will be performed full-time onsite. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Join us in our passionate pursuit to protect those that protect us! Current BAE Systems employees are ineligible for sign-on bonuses. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and minimum 4 years of work experience

Solid understanding of systems engineering development process

U.S. Citizenship required

Ability to obtain DoW Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Active DoW Secret Clearance or higher is preferred but not required

Desire to contribute to a results-oriented product development team

Highly motivated to solve complex problems and continuously improve

Ability to produce high quality work both independently and with a team

Strong verbal and written technical communication skills

Ability to work well with a diverse, high-performing, and results-oriented product development team

Experience with systems tools (DOORS, JAMA, JIRA, etc.)

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering

Experience with modern software languages (e.g. C, C++, Python, etc.)

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, 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.