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Microelectronics Systems Engineer I (Onsite)

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Cedar Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jan 2026
💰 $108,800/yr($57,200/yr – $108,800/yr)

About the role

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  

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