senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic Bachelor's Hybrid · Posted Apr 13, 2026
$88,189 – $149,922
USD per year
Skills
Testing

About this role

BAE Systems is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cedar Rapids, IA (hybrid). The posting calls out experience with Testing. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $88,189–$149,922 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Work mode
Hybrid
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Engineering & Technology
Posted
Apr 13, 2026
AI Summary
Lead mechanical engineering design, development, and testing of military GPS receivers. Generate 3D models, perform tolerance and thermal analyses, develop prototypes, and support manufacturing. Collaborate across disciplines to meet cost, test, and manufacturability requirements.

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Job description

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Job Description

Because this role a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split working onsite and remotely.

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 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

At BAE Systems, we're driven by a clear vision to be the premier international defense, aerospace, and security company. Our mission is to provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters. Guided by our core values of being trusted, innovative, and bold, we're committed to developing world-class technologies and equipment that safeguard air, land, and naval warfighters on all fronts.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. From powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet, our employees are behind some of the world's most advanced electronics. We're now seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering Team at our newly constructed facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Here, you'll play a critical role in developing Modernized M-Code GPS Receivers for defense programs.

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