Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a skilled and motivated Sr Mechanical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design and development of innovative mechanical solutions for electronic test assemblies and systems. This role requires a background in mechanical engineering, expertise in design and analysis, with an understanding of test hardware designs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop robust hardware solutions to meet demanding customer requirements, including test hardware.
• Perform / assess detailed design and analyses, including thermal and structural analyses as needed
• Generate / assess 3D solid models, utilize GD&T principles, and perform tolerance analyses to ensure fit and function
• Generate/ assess designs against environmental requirements and generate prototypes for test and verification efforts

Requirements:

• Strong background in mechanical engineering with expertise in design and analysis
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience in the design, development, and testing of mechanical test hardware.
• Experience working with integrated military electronic hardware and related test equipment
• Ability to work individually and in small team environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to execute complex projects
• Knowledge of test engineering principles and practices.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ years’ experience in mechanical engineering

Technical Skills

• Solid fundamentals of mechanical design, analysis and documentation principles
• Solid fundamentals of mechanical design, analysis, and documentation principles
• Experience with state-of-the-art mechanical engineering development software tools (ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, PTC Creo, MATLAB, etc)

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge/experience with manufacturing, production, and sustainment of mechanical systems and hardware
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually and in team environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to execute complex projects
• Motivated self-starter and problem solver with proven experience executing in multi-disciplinary teams

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

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.
• About BAE Systems, Inc.
• BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide.
• We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us.
• As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
• Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.
• Purpose isn't a tagline here.
• It's what drives us.
• We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet.
• When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career.
• You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
• This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days.
• The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.