Eng Prin - HW

BAE Systems • Endicott, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We want your talent to support our development of power systems and high integrity electronic systems in our growing business. Controls and Avionics Solutions provides flight and mission-critical avionics and high-power drive systems to more than 170 commercial and military customers around the world. CAS products include fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls (FADEC), power management systems, energy storage systems, cabin management systems, weapon controls, autonomous flight systems, and mission systems for the world's most prominent aircraft and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Our growing business is located in the Greater Binghamton area, home to sports teams, shopping centers, a growing downtown, the State University of New York at Binghamton, several large healthcare employers and some of New York’s top-ranked school districts. The area enjoys a rich heritage with multiple diverse communities with local cuisine and festival celebrations. The Southern Tier area offers nearby access to hiking, skiing, lakes, waterparks, casinos, golfing, camping and vineyards. A 9/80 work schedule gives employees a great opportunity to experience all that the region has to offer and provides a balanced work and family lifestyle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline with 8+ years related experience
• Keen interest in solving battery packaging challenges, including thermal runaway mitigation, efficient lightweight structures, thermal management, etc.
• Knowledge of suppliers with innovative materials, components and techniques for efficient battery packaging
• Knowledge in electronics packaging for high voltage/high power designs
• Understanding of thermal and structural analysis and the resulting design impacts
• Understanding of lightweight materials (e.g. composites) and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication skills to convey design concepts and support schedule, budget, and technical discussions with manufacturers, customers, engineers, and all levels of management
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities, and thrive in a fast paced, schedule driven environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across different parts of the business to achieve the optimal design and manufacture of the product
• Sound interpersonal skills when coordinating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws.
• Ability to take ownership of Design-To-Cost (DTC) objectives to meet overall price targets
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years of related experience.
• Experience with Battery Cell Packaging
• Experience with High Voltage/High Power Electronics Packaging
• Understanding of battery thermal runaway test standards
• Knowledge of 3D CAD software tools.
• Understanding of Thermal/Structural Analysis

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of complex products
• Conduct analysis, summarize results and present findings
• Interface with our manufacturing group, other engineering disciplines, customers and suppliers
• Resolve complex design challenges and establish a finalized design approach

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior