Hardware Project Engineer (Hybrid)

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

30d•$86,460 - $146,982•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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 F35 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. 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 hardware engineer with skills in engineering project management. 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 legacy receivers, 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. The Role: In this role, you will:

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree
Must have engineering project management experience
Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering background
Excellent analytical skills
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget and timeline
Experience executing projects through the full development lifecycle
Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance
You possess good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple component tasks and assignments
You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills (Customers, Peers, Management and Suppliers)
You’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster

Nice To Haves

Candidates with bachelor’s in engineering
Hardware engineering experience in product development
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Engineering project management experience of 5 or more years

Responsibilities

Develop hardware development project plans, schedule, cost, and risk management
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Provides technical leadership to Design Engineers and program teams
Develop Basis of Estimates (BOE), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and resource requirements matrix
Develop and manage various program status reports and briefings to inter and external stakeholders
Provide technical support to contracts with vendors and suppliers
Utilize industry best practices and techniques, and standards throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.