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M&P Engineer II

BAE Systems

Cedar Rapids, IA · HybridFull-time$72–123K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$72–123K/yr
Location
Cedar Rapids, IAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

BAE Systems is seeking an Engineer to join its Material & Process Engineering team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, supporting Military GPS Products. The role works with materials used in GPS products, resolves material and process issues, performs failure analysis and testing, and creates production process specifications. The position uses a hybrid work format, combining onsite collaboration with independent remote work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational Skills, nice to haveMultitasking, nice to haveWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveContinuous Improvement, nice to haveElectronics Materials Knowledge, requiredCross-Functional Teamwork, requiredFailure Analysis, nice to haveMaterial Testing, nice to haveLaboratory Work, nice to have

Qualifications

STEM Degree, requiredUS Citizenship, requiredBachelor's in Material Engineering, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

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 an Engineer to join our Material & Process Engineering team at our newly constructed facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Here, you'll play a critical role in supporting Military GPS Products.

At BAE Systems, we pride ourselves on being a company that "Protects Those Who Protect Us". If you're passionate about innovation, driven by a desire to make a difference, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Our flexible work environment allows you to change the world without sacrificing your personal life. Join us and become part of a team that's shaping the future of defense, aerospace, and security. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

The Role: In this role, you will:

  • Be responsible for creating and maintaining material data

  • Work with a variety of materials used in GPS Products

  • Provide technical leadership to Design Engineers, Purchasing, Quality & Program Managers to resolve material issues regarding obsolescence, technical changes or failures

  • Perform failure analysis and material testing

  • Provide technical support in the resolution of complex process issues in a design and manufacturing environment

  • Create and update process specifications needed to support production

Who you are:

  • You possess good organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments

  • You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal skills (Customers, Peers, Management and Suppliers)

  • You re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done

  • You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster

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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must have a degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) discipline

  • Knowledge of materials used in the Electronics Industry

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to work on a cross-functional team

  • US Citizen

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Candidates with Bachelor s degree in Material Engineering

  • Experience with failure analysis

  • Experience with material testing and working in a lab

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

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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How this job compares

Set against the 443 open Materials Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–123K/yr
  • US median$100–157K/yr242 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $97K, is 23% below the US median midpoint ($126K) — in the lowest quarter of Materials Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 443 open Materials Engineer jobs across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Materials Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 6 years (352 postings).
Education
270 of the 443 open Materials Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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