Job Description
Are you searching for career opportunities that bring meaning and purpose to your life? Are you ready to proudly support those who protect our nation? Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems (NSS) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Material & Process Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for supporting industry-leading navigation products. In our Navigation & Sensor Solutions Hardware Engineering department, you will become part of a Component & Material Engineering Team supporting all Military GPS Products. In this role, you will:

• Provide technical expertise to Engineers and Manufacturing to resolve issues regarding materials, material processes, technical challenges and root cause investigations
• Responsible for analyzing new materials, reviewing data, and designing experiments to test new materials and processes
• Responsible for introducing, documenting, and maintaining material processes
• Provides technical support in the resolution of complex material and process issues in design and manufacturing environment
• Provide technical expertise to evaluate 2nd level interconnect solder joint reliability
• Work with technicians in the Material and Component Evaluation Lab using state of the art equipment to evaluate materials, components, assemblies and complete failure analysis efforts

Who you are:

• You possess good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple 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

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.

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. 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. Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must have a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline
• Must have 4 years of experience with a Bachelor’s of Science or 2 years of experience with a Masters of Science degree
• Familiar with manufacturing processes used in Electronic assemblies
• Experience with Failure Analysis
• US Citizen
• Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Material Engineering , Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with Electronics Manufacturing Materials and Processes
• Expertise in several of these manufacturing processes: adhesives, potting, curing, chemicals and soldering
• Familiarity with PWB Materials
• Familiarity with IPC and JEDEC standards
• Familiarity with 2nd level interconnect solder joint reliability
• Familiarity with using lab equipment TMA, FTIR, XRF, Tensile tester, SEM, CT-Xray

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $83900 - $142600
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. 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; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our 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 Electronic 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. 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.