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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - Airborne PNT - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Cedar Rapids, IA, United States - **Salary:** $72,150.0 - $122,655.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Network Interface Controllers, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, System Testing, Systems Integration, MagicDraw, Information Technology - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en/job/129340BR ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related). * Technical Aptitude: Fundamental understanding of systems engineering principles (e.g., the V-model, requirements traceability, and system integration). * Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders in a professional environment. * Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Digital Engineering: Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or tools such as Cameo, MagicDraw, or SysML. * Domain Interest: A functional interest or foundational knowledge in GPS, RF systems, or PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) solutions. * Certification Awareness: Basic familiarity with airborne product requirements or development standards (e.g., DO-178 or DO-254). * Tool Proficiency: Exposure to MATLAB, Python, or requirements management software (DOORS). * Clearance: Currently hold an active US Government Secret security clearance. * Applied AI: Ability to leverage generative AI tools to enhance or automate engineering tasks. ## Description At BAE Systems, our employees develop the world's most critical electronics-from protecting pilots in contested airspace to enabling precision landings at sea. We are seeking a motivated Systems Engineer to join our team dedicated to the development of military GPS and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) products for the airborne and maritime market spaces. This is an ideal role for an early-career engineer looking to grow their expertise in a high-impact environment. You will play a key role in advancing next-generation navigation solutions, including the Maritime and Aviation Receiver Card (MAVRC) and the Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS), as well as contribute to the development of industry-leading anti-jam technologies such as DIGAR . Working under the guidance of senior engineering leadership, you will help ensure our products are reliable, high-performing, and developed through a disciplined systems engineering process. In this role, you will contribute to the Systems Engineering V-Model-assisting with requirements decomposition, supporting system integration, and helping execute verification and validation activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams of software, RF, and hardware engineers to help move advanced PNT solutions from the lab to the warfighter., As a Systems Engineer, you will provide technical support across the product development lifecycle. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Requirements Support: Assist in the analysis and decomposition of system-level requirements into detailed technical specifications for software and hardware. * Systems Integration: Support the integration of real-time embedded systems in a lab environment, helping to ensure hardware and software components work together seamlessly. * Verification & Testing: Help create system test plans and procedures. Assist in executing tests and documenting results to verify that product performance meets customer requirements. * Digital Tool Utilization: Utilize requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS) and explore the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools to document system behavior. * Technical Documentation: Assist in the creation of system specifications, interface control documents, and technical reports. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work within a multi-disciplinary team to understand customer needs and support the implementation of technical solutions. ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)