Electrical Engineer, Summer 2026
About The Position
Join us at our location in Cedar Rapids. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you are studying to become and Electrical or Computer Engineer, 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". See what you’re missing. Our employees 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. 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. 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. The Role: Design the hardware and/or software test solutions for Navigation and Sensor Systems products (GPS receivers, and microelectronics). These test solutions include but are not limited by the following test equipment: Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads Develop thermal and vibration test solutions for environmental stress and screening requirements Provide engineering support of test solutions in engineering labs and operations The successful applicant should be knowledgeable and skilled with a variety of engineering principals This link shows some of the products you may work on in this position. https://www.baesystems.com/en/product/gps-products Who You Are: You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills You possess good organizational skills You 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. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.
Requirements
- Must have completed your Junior or Senior year of a four year degree program in a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer or Electrical Engineering
- Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
- You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- You possess good organizational skills
- You have the ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments
Nice To Haves
- Going into your senior year for a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer or Electrical.
- High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
- Circuit design experience
- Software experience in C# and C++
Responsibilities
- Design the hardware and/or software test solutions for Navigation and Sensor Systems products (GPS receivers, and microelectronics). These test solutions include but are not limited by the following test equipment: Digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads
- Develop thermal and vibration test solutions for environmental stress and screening requirements
- Provide engineering support of test solutions in engineering labs and operations
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
