Mechanical Engineer (Entry Level) - Totowa

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Totowa, NJ
•$70,828 - $120,408•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support development of next-generation Electronic Systems at its Totowa, New Jersey site. The role supports Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS), whose technology, engineering, and program teams develop Electronic Warfare capabilities. The position involves mechanical design and analysis, prototype development, and coordination with other engineering disciplines and business teams. The job is on-site and requires U.S. citizenship. The candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; an active Secret clearance is preferred. Travel is 10%, and relocation is not available.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Coursework in thermodynamics and structural analysis.
  • Experience with CAD tools.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work individually and in small-team environments.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to complex projects.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated hands-on engineering experience.
  • Experience with Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing.
  • Experience with PTC Creo (formerly Pro/Engineer).
  • Experience with ANSYS Mechanical, Icepak, and/or Electronics Desktop for structural or thermal analysis.
  • Experience with manufacturing, production, and sustainment of mechanical systems and hardware.
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
  • Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE), Model Based Definition (MBD), or Digital Engineering.
  • Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Support design and analyses, including thermal and structural analyses, using classical and finite element methods.
  • Develop understanding of military standards and high-reliability airborne electronics design.
  • Generate and assess designs against environmental requirements, and generate prototypes for testing and verification.
  • Generate and assess 3D solid models, apply GD&T principles, and perform tolerance analyses to ensure fit and function.
  • Communicate essential information and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment.
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