Requisition Number
110444BR
BAE Systems is seeking a proactive Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer with analytical capabilities and demonstrated technical expertise. This individual will provide leadership and support to the design, development, integration/test, and production of dynamic optomechanical military systems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into a variety of complex IR technology products including lasers, receivers, sensors, as well as multi-axis beam directors/gimbals. The individual must be a self-starter and is desired to have development experience working with integrated military electronic hardware and related test equipment.
The selected candidate will execute both individually and in small to large team environments through all phases of the product life cycle. This includes concept development, detail design, qualification, manufacturing transition, and production support. The engineer will be responsible for developing innovative and robust hardware solutions to meet demanding customer requirements, and will leverage their mechanical engineering expertise to perform detailed design and analyses. Day to day, activities may include working with 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles; performing analyses to assure fit & function; performing thermal, structural/stress, and vibration analyses; assessing designs against environmental requirements; as well as conducting test and verification efforts.
With a product focus, the individual will actively partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to UPC, DFT, and DFM requirements. Additionally, the engineer will support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable hardware. This may include evaluating and troubleshooting mechanical faults and issues, assessing test failures for root cause, identifying disposition/corrective actions, as well as designing test equipment to ensure the performance and integrity of manufactured products.
This engineering role will provide rewarding challenges and exposure to experiences including:
Design and development of IR technology hardware and systems
Optomechanical design & analysis
Design and development of motion systems including motors, encoders, bearings, seals
Product/Factory Support of DoD military electronics/avionics equipment
State-of-the-art mechanical engineering design and development tools
Design and analysis of multilayer CCAs
Prototype & test activities utilizing a fully equipped environmental test facility
“Hands-on” laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processesThe ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership, technical, and career growth.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a Hybrid Work Format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.
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Job Posting Title
Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer
Job Family
Mechanical Eng
Travel Percentage
<10%
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
Secret
Shift
1st Shift
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience
Required Skills and Education
Requires:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years’ experience (8+ with a masters degree)
Demonstrated experience in Product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment
Leadership of HW engineering teams in the design & development of military systems
Working experience with lasers, receivers, fiber optics, and/or related IR technologies
Solid fundamentals of mechanical design, analysis, and documentation principles
Experience with state-of-the-art mechanical engineering development software tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills including development of engineering documentation and presentations
Motivated self-starter and problem solver with proven experience executing in multi-disciplinary teams
Strong computer skills in basic MS office and technical programs
Knowledge of engineering development processes
Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Preferred Skills and Education
Preferred:
Knowledge/experience with optomechanical designs & developments
Knowledge of MIL specs & standards, industry standards including ASTM, SAE, DO
Experience in the design/development of active motion controlled hardware
Experience in the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies
ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, PTC Creo, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS Icepak
Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
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.
Department
1JC_ES CEMA Engineering
Company
BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Job Category
Engineering & Technology
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Business Area
Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions
Salary Max Point
239140
Salary Min Point
140690
Union Job
None
Recruiter
Neil Lasky