Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for the right candidate to join our ES Defense Hardware Engineering Team here at BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems is seeking a mechanical engineer to support multiple product lines of Support Equipment (SE) including but not limited to: SST, VIPER, BAES, hydro-mechanical and electrical; mainly supporting the F-16 aircraft for worldwide customers. The candidate will also support and aid local/domestic vendors during the fabrication process to answer any question or issues that arise.

In this exciting role, you will enjoy opportunities to take on challenging work assignments, flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

Roles and Responsibilities:

-Create/update historic CAD drawings and models to meet current industry and company design requirement

-Generate and process Change Orders in our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

-Generate Technical Data Packages(TDPs) to be delivered to our customers and vendors

-Interpret designs from Electrical Engineers and transform this into a 3D CAD model and related wiring diagram(s)and provide routine status on tasking to the Leads and Program managers

-Communicate with peers (all backgrounds) in a clear and concise manner ("know your audience")

-Research components currently in our products that vendors or industry have recently identified as Obsolete or extremely limited, to identify alternate products or propose an alternate design of alternate product(s) to achieve the same function

-Research federal specifications to ensure designs meet customer requirements

-Understand and help to maintain configuration control to resolve an issue at the current time, versus finding a temporary solution that grows in complexity over time

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 0-2 years engineering experience
• Basic knowledge of CAD Software (Creo preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret 2D drafts (hydro-mechanical and electrical)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments
• Ability to perform basic thermal/structural analysis to ensure good design

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339

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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.