Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Description
We are seeking a lead Mechanical Engineer to support our EO/IR seeker and precision munitions products and related technologies. If selected you will be part of the Hardware Team supporting the Precision Guidance and Sensing Solutions product line, a major component of the growing Precision Strike Business Area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design packaging for optical sensing systems, IR cameras, and associated electronics for use in typical military environments, including high speed missile flight.
• Plan and execute mechanical tasks, including design, analysis, test, and support activities in the context of a multidisciplinary program team located at multiple BAE Systems facilities.
• Facilitate build and support activities of a small volume contract.
• Read, understand, and abide by Statement of Work (SoW) and requirements documents.
• Be adaptable in supporting one to several projects in different design stages. Understand and communicate shifting prioritization between those projects.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with others on a small team.
• Be conscious of schedule and budget constraints, work within them, and elevate concerns if challenges arise.
• Provide technical oversight and direction to team of Mechanical Engineers and CAD Specialists supporting your program.
• Perform informal trade studies to optimize designs.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, as needed, to meet program technical requirements.
• Perform elementary structural and thermal analyses using classical and finite element methods, and know when to seek assistance from advanced analysis group.
• Document and present design/build/test artifacts to internal and external customers, as part of informal peer or formal design reviews.

Because of its mixed collaborative and independent nature, this role is a Hybrid position, meaning at least 50% of time is spent on-site at our facility in Hudson, NH

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in related industry (i.e. defense, electronics) or two years plus a Master’s Degree
• Proficiency with PTC Creo or equivalent CAD software, including model/drawing creation and change order management
• Knowledge of and experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5-2009
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical, ANSYS ICEPAK, Siemens Simcenter 3D, or other mechanical analysis software for performing routine structural and thermal analyses
• Experience in mechanical stack-up tolerance studies
• Knowledge of common MIL and industry specs and standards
• Experience with the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the “Secret” level
• Clear communication – both oral and written – and a positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely
• Hands-on experience with thermal, vibration, and shock environmental testing per MIL-STD-810

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with guided and unguided munitions and cannons, including support of test events at customer sites
• Experience with explicit structural dynamics simulation for high g shock events
• Experience with Model-based Definition, fully annotated models

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.