2027 Spring and Summer Mechanical Engineering Coop

Summary

BAE Systems is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Coop to join their team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role involves supporting the development of advanced military navigation systems through mechanical design, testing, and collaboration with various engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with a hardware engineering team to support ground and airborne navigation products
• You will assist with capturing technical requirements
• You will create mechanical design artifacts and computer-aided design (CAD) models
• You will support integration and verification testing over military grade climatic and dynamic environments
• You will generate and review mechanical design documents, drawings, procedures and reports
• You will assist in transitioning products to manufacturing and provide mechanical design support
• You will support design and integration efforts with other engineering disciplines including electrical, software, systems, and test engineering as necessary

Skills

• Must have completed your junior year of a four year degree program in a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with CAD software
• Going into your Senior year for a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
• Ability to work with a diverse team
• Knowledgeable with 3D printing techniques
• Familiar with machine shop equipment

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must have completed your junior year of a four year degree program in a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with CAD software

Nice to Haves

• Going into your Senior year for a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• High motivation to solve problems and continuously improve existing products
• Ability to work with a diverse team
• Knowledgeable with 3D printing techniques
• Familiar with machine shop equipment

Benefits

• Join us at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa location.
• Flexible work environment provides a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life.
• Full-time onsite (100% of the time at a BAE Systems facility).
• 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.
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays
• Other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
• Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan.
• Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
• Some benefits may be different for union employees governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).