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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Microelectronics Packaging (Hybrid)
Part Time
Cedar Rapids IA 52404 USA
Posted 10/17/2025
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Job Description 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.
You dont see it, but its there. Our employees work on the worlds most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, youll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industrys most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, were 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 missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems
In Navigation and Sensor Systems, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision navigation missions.
BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to work in the world of Microelectronics Packaging Design. Our team needs engineers interested in designing and developing the Microelectronics packages needed for supporting the next generation of Global Positioning (GPS) products and other platforms that support the war fighter. The position offers abundant opportunity to design and develop state of the art miniaturized electronic devices. As a part of this team, you will have responsibilities spanning all phases of the engineering life cycle including design, process development, qualification, and factory support. The successful applicant should be knowledgeable in microelectronics packaging concepts and technologies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Contribute to program pursuits and bid estimates
- Participate in Microelectronics product development activities including packaging concept, preliminary/detailed board design and packaging road mapping efforts
- Develop technologies required for next generation packages
- Coordinate prototype package builds and evaluation efforts
- Qualify microelectronics packages
- Conduct failure analysis for microelectronics packages
- Support factory transition of products
- Provide manufacturing support for Microelectronics assemblies currently in production
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - US Citizenship
- All applicants must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at time of application (REQUIRED)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with focus on Mechanical, Aerospace or Material Engineering and 4+ years of direct microelectronics packaging related experience or equivalent
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Microelectronics design and manufacturing assembly
- Microelectronics packaging materials and materials properties
- Electronic component reliability testing
- Post wafer fabrication processes
- Failure analysis techniques
- Additive manufacturing
- Wafer fabrication processes
- Advanced thermal packaging design
- RF packaging design
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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 its 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 teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll 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.
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.
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Location Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, United States
Categories Engineering
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Job Code Senior Mechanical Engineer - Microelectronics Packaging (Hyb
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Microelectronics Packaging (Hybrid)
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Full time, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours,