Structural and Thermal Design and Test Engineer
BAE Systems
Cedar Rapids, IA · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Join us as a Structural and Thermal Design and Test Engineer, where you will lead the mechanical architecture and structural integrity of advanced hardware, ensuring robust validation and reliability. Oversee environmental lab activities and develop customized test profiles. Ideal for experienced mechanical engineers with expertise in physical testing and hardware validation.