ICBM Sustainment - Junior Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems•Hill AFB, UT

4d•$59,023 - $100,339•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a diligent and proactive individual with a proven high quality work ethic to fill an entry-level position (Engineer I – Mechanical) to support the readiness and sustainment of the United States Air Force (USAF) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Weapon System. The individual must hold a valid Mechanical Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university. The overarching role of the Engineer I – Mechanical is to work closely with the customer, the United States Air Force (USAF), to apply engineering principles and best practices to optimize Weapon System operational service and performance.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
No experience required
Possess familiarity in Finite Element modeling and simulation.
Possess familiarly with a comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement, engineering test, failure root-cause, and integration and support of product qualification.
Possess an understanding in the application of physical laws and principles of heat transfer, mechanics of solids and fluids, material science, kinematics, design of machinery, mechanical vibrations, and statistical based process improvement.
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

Strong written and verbal communication skills (for reports, briefings, and customer interaction)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Basic competency with CAD tools (SolidWorks or similar)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical data, and specifications
Understanding of engineering fundamentals: materials, mechanics, thermodynamics, tolerancing
Ability to analyze problems, propose solutions, and document results clearly
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work within structured processes and follow government/contract requirements

Responsibilities

Work with a multi-discipline systems engineering team, write specifications, prepare and review mechanical drawings, and manage work to meet program schedules.
Apply mechanical engineering principles and analytical methods and techniques to identify or evaluate needed or proposed modifications and/or replacements for Weapon System components.
Prepare and be able to defend technical recommendations concerning any needed modifications and/or replacements.
Create and interpret Computer Aided Design (CAD) models.
Consider safety in all aspects of work and engineering efforts.