Microelectronics Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-01-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

he Mission Systems Microelectronics Systems team based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has new opportunities for individuals who want to grow their technical expertise on complex programs and fast-paced mission systems business area. In this role, you will support the complete system-v diagram from definition and decomposition to integration and test used in aerospace and defense. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, test, and manufacturing engineers to bring cutting-edge electronic systems from concept to production. This is an ideal position with a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field who are excited to grow their careers in the fast-paced world of microelectronics.

What You Will Do:

• System development in all systems technical elements of an entire development project. (Capturing system requirements through Validation & Verification)

• Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with other engineers in the planning, design, and development of military technology

• Work closely within cross-functional teams

• Independently perform multiple tasks given support from a mentor

• Implement requirements, detailed design, integration, and verification in accordance with system development processes.

• Accomplish tasks based on program schedule, collaborate with teammates in order to make the best decisions

• Enjoy learning new technologies, be self-motivated and contribute to a positive work environment.

What You Will Learn:  

• You will gain technical experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to established engineers within the Microelectronics Center of Excellence that will help advance your career

• You will gain hands-on experience and foundational knowledge from system definition and decomposition to integration and test

• You will gain familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements 

• Collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines for execution of programs

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 12 months or less of relevant professional work experience (excluding internships).

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required ​

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance ​

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical material and present to customers and mid-level managers

• Be self-directed, able to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives with minimal oversight

What we offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Student Loan Repayment Program  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  

• Adoption Assistance           

• Autism Benefit  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• This position may be eligible for relocation