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Technical Intern 4

BAE Systems

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Cedar Rapids, IA
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Job Overview:

Job Description

Join us at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location. 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. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag". 

Our employees across the nation 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.  

The Role: 

  • You will work closely with the EMI engineering team to support EMI/EMC design and test activities.
  • You will create electrical design artifacts including schematics, printed circuit boards (PCB), and circuit card assemblies
  • You will perform EMI setup, calibration, and test activities
  • You will assist in root cause and failure analysis efforts
  • You will generate and review test procedures and reports. 

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.


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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Required Skills and Education

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 

Required Education, Experience, & Skills: 

  • Must have completed your Senior 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 

  • US Citizen 

  • Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance 


Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: 

  • Completed your Senior year for a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or currently enrolled in a graduate program.

  • High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products 

  • Ability to work with a diverse team 

  • Knowledgeable in Electromagnetic Field principles

  • Familiar with schematic capture software 

  • Experience with oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, RF amplifiers, and RF Filters. 


Typical Education and Experience

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