Eng II - Sys

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is looking for an entry-level Systems Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for industry-leading Navigation products. Our team needs engineers interested in supporting the architecture, design, and development of system designs for real-time embedded Navigation receivers for military ground, airborne, and weapons applications. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate to acquire in-depth knowledge of Navigation technology and receiver architecture and apply that knowledge in a team effort to develop our Modernized Navigation receiver products. The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced navigation solutions for aerospace, defense, or autonomous platforms. This role focuses on contributing to the development of robust algorithms and architectures that provide accurate and reliable state estimation under challenging, dynamic, and sensor-limited environments. About BAE Systems Electronic Systems 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.

Requirements

Masters or PhD degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline.
Must be a US Citizen.
Have the ability to obtain a DoW Security Clearance.
Familiarity in Kalman Filtering (EKF, UKF) and recursive estimation techniques.
Understanding of IMU mechanics, strapdown integration, and coordinate transformations (Euler angles, Quaternions).
Ability to integrate data from disparate sources (GPS, IMU, Magnetometers, Vision/Lidar).
Strong grasp of Linear Algebra, Calculus, and Probability/Stochastic processes.
Expertise in modeling, simulation, and using MATLAB/Simulink.
Experience using C++ (for embedded implementation) and Python (for data analysis and prototyping).
Ability to process and visualize large datasets (e.g., using NumPy, Pandas, or MATLAB).

Nice To Haves

Have Secret Security Clearance
Experience with Jira and DOORS
Experience or interest in utilizing AI tools for system development
Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools (CAMEO, SysML, MagicDraw, etc.)

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced navigation solutions for aerospace, defense, or autonomous platforms.
Contribute to the development of robust algorithms and architectures that provide accurate and reliable state estimation under challenging, dynamic, and sensor-limited environments.
Support the architecture, design, and development of system designs for real-time embedded Navigation receivers for military ground, airborne, and weapons applications.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental leave
paid military leave
paid bereavement leave
any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards