Systems Engineer - Principal

About the role

BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking Systems Engineers with a passion for engineering and a desire to support those who protect our nation. This position offers opportunities to acquire in-depth knowledge of GPS technology and receiver architecture, and to apply that knowledge in a team environment to develop cutting-edge navigation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and test GPS receivers for military weapons applications
• Manage a project’s cost and schedule
• Span all phases of the systems engineering life cycle including requirements, design, test development, integration, qualification, customer support, project management, and bidding new work

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and minimum 6 years of work experience
• Solid understanding of systems engineering development process
• Project management experience including earned value
• U.S. Citizenship required

Qualifications

• Active DoD 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
• 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.)

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510
• 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
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• 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

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.

Electronic Systems

Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.