Job Description At BAE Systems, it’s our people who make the difference and are the backbone of our technologies. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose BAE Systems as the cornerstone of their careers, helping creat

Senior Manufacturing Electrical Engineer (On-Site)

BAE Systems • 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Job Description
At BAE Systems, it’s our people who make the difference and are the backbone of our technologies. Employing some of the most talented, dedicated people on the planet is not by chance. People from all over the globe choose BAE Systems as the cornerstone of their careers, helping create and deliver communications, integration, and engineering solutions that our global customers demand so that our world keeps moving and stays connected. Join BAE Systems and help shape our future while creating yours.

BAE Systems is looking for a Manufacturing Electrical Engineer with experience to work in our Microelectronics manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, IA.

This position will work with a variety of technology while supporting multiple product lines in our Navigation & Sensor Systems Operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in understanding manufacturing test procedures, troubleshooting complex RF and digital circuitry, and communicating solutions to a broad range of audiences.

This position will be part of an integrated product line staff that will support test solutions for new and existing GPS portfolio of products. Time management, prioritization, multitasking, and clear communication skills are a must. Daily tasks will include working in close coordination with test technicians, industrial engineers, design engineers, assembly operators, and other support staff. The candidate that will fill this position will benefit from software experience/expertise in applications such as lab view, National Instruments test stand application, Minitab data analysis tools, and use of troubleshooting equipment, not limited to: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, DMM’s, logic analyzers, power supplies and electronic loads. This position also requires support and troubleshooting of Environmental Stress Simulation, vibration test equipment and other software suites.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Implementing and managing automated test handlers into product line test solutions.
  • Evaluate data for Trend and Yield analysis of defect modes.
  • Lead Capacity planning and analysis of product specific equipment.
  • Evaluate, select and recommend capital test equipment when appropriate using sound cost/payback analysis.
  • Provide strategic long term goals to team with roadmap for execution.
  • Evaluate new product test solutions focusing on maximizing test coverage and fit in the manufacturing process.
  • Prepare and present project/technical information to peers, internal management and customers
  • Lead team in executing lean electronics improvement activities.
  • Coordinate several projects and complex engineering activities while balancing production priorities and schedules.
  • Provide technical assistance and training support for test technician training program.
  • Provide leadership in driving to root cause and corrective actions to address test fail modes
  • Support production schedule.
  • Continuously evaluate process flow and remove barriers impeding yield and throughput goals.
  • Evaluate higher assembly level failures of cognizant components and associate those failures to component level testing.
  • Collaborates with Design Engineers to analyze and resolve design tolerance problems.
  • Coordinates design changes or improvements between OPS and Design Engineering teams.



Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100 of the time.

Job Requirements:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and/or electrical technology or 8+ years of directly related industry experience.
  • Circuit analysis (ability to understand circuit function from schematic) is required.
  • Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis to resolve manufacturing related quality issues.
  • Experienced with lean manufacturing within micro electronics industry.
  • Troubleshooting down to card level.
  • Experience working within cross functional teams.
  • Applicant must be capable of obtaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Security Clearance.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience operating in a cleanroom environment.
  • Experience in component level testing.
  • Knowledge of ASIC technologies.
  • Manufacturing test solution support experience.
  • Experience with launching NPI products.
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance.


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.


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