Eng Sr - Mech

BAE Systems•Merrimack, NH

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to join our design team in Merrimack, New Hampshire. This role is part of the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team, which provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions. The engineer will contribute to cutting-edge technologies that protect national warfighters and will play a vital part in production, testing, and sustainment work for both legacy and future EO/IR countermeasures. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a passion for continuous improvement. Responsibilities include ensuring the performance, quality, and reliability of electronic products through rigorous design, analysis, and testing. Experience with Agile hardware development, risk-reduction prototyping, and requirements-driven design and verification is highly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years experience (or 2+ years with MS ME)
Demonstrated understanding of mechanical principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology
Strong “hands-on” laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Possess an understanding in the application of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, materials selection, design for vibration environments and the ability to apply those principles to unique mechanical design challenges
Experience with mechanical engineering tools for design and analysis, including ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, PTC Creo, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS Icepak
Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs
Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to ASTM, SAE, DO, MIL-STD-810
A self-starter with Agile hardware development experience
Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Active DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

Support mechanical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of complex and dynamic military systems
Generate 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles
Perform tolerance analyses to assure fit & function
Perform thermal, structural/stress, and modal/vibration analyses
Assess designs against environmental requirements
Develop prototypes and conduct test and verification efforts
Partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to DTUPC, DFT, and DFM requirements
Support resolution of technical issues discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable hardware
Evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical faults and issues, assessing test failures for root cause, identifying disposition/corrective actions
Design test equipment to ensure the performance and integrity of manufactured products
Participate in requirements development, performing technical trade studies, and evaluating technology insertion/upgrades
Develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test results