Mechanical Engineer - Structural/Thermal Analysis

BAE Systems•Hudson, NH

2d•$97,008 - $164,914•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Analyst to join our dynamic Mechanical Analysis Capability Group. This cross-sector team of dedicated structural and thermal analysts leverages deep expertise to understand and predict mechanical behavior across a diverse range of cutting-edge technologies. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the development of advanced electronics used in critical defense applications – from enhancing situational awareness for F-35 pilots to providing vital night vision capabilities for soldiers. Our work spans air, land, sea, and space, delivering innovative solutions to protect those who protect us. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions directly impact national security. We are committed to work-life balance and offer robust opportunities for professional growth and development, empowering you to build a rewarding and limitless career. We are the innovators behind technologies that defend those who defend us. Our engineers are essential to our success, and we invest in their future through comprehensive training and career advancement programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience
Experience performing modal, random vibration, shock, and static analyses of structures
Experience performing steady-state and transient heat transfer analyses
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Experience structural and thermal design of electronics
Experience assessing solder joint survivability for low-cycle creep fatigue, high-cycle vibration fatigue, and shock
Active Secret DoD Security Clearance within the last two years.
Familiarity (even limited) with Structural, Thermal, Optical performance (STOP) modeling using Sigfit and Code V or ZEMAX.
Experience (even limited) with composite materials, explicit dynamics, or computational fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and high quality mechanical analysis to local (NH-based) programs, as well as other programs in the ES portfolio (remote support).
Plan and execute analysis activities with program engineers and managers, and lead a small team, if required.
Perform structural and thermal analyses using classical methods, such as hand calculations, and finite element methods.
Create and post-process Finite Element Models (FEM) ranging from sub-component level to the system level using Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX, NASTRAN, Ansys Mechanical, and Ansys Icepak.
Collaborate with design engineers from various disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, and Systems) to optimize system designs across Electronic Systems’ full portfolio of products.
Document and present analysis methods, results, and conclusions to internal and external customers.
Mentor less experienced engineers and part-time analysts, and review program work products.