Technical Intern 3

BAE Systems • Cedar Rapids, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, onsite internship position located at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa facility, running from January through mid-August 2027. The candidate must be available for the entire duration. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have an Electrical Engineering background, then this is the place to be. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag". 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. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning, open to mentoring, coaching, and developing problem-solving skills. 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. 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. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. 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.

Requirements

• Must be within or have completed your junior year of a four year degree program in a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with schematic generation
• Experience with basic test equipment like power supplies and digital multimeters
• Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
• Going into your Senior year for a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Highly motivated to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
• Ability to work with a diverse team
• Knowledgeable with creating printed circuit board designs
• Familiar with schematic capture software
• Experience with oscilloscopes and frequency generators
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments

Responsibilities

• Work closely with a hardware engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products
• Assist with capturing technical requirements
• Create electrical design artifacts including schematics, printed circuit boards (PCB), and circuit card assemblies
• Perform preliminary design and analysis activities
• Support integration and verification testing
• Generate and review electrical design documents, drawings, procedures and reports
• Assist in transitioning products to manufacturing and provide electrical design support
• Support design and integration efforts with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, software, systems, and test engineering as necessary

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
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
• business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern