Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

8d•$72,150 - $122,655•Hybrid

About The Position

BAE Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Hardware Engineering Team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role will be critical in developing Modernized M-Code GPS Receivers for defense programs. The company is a premier international defense, aerospace, and security company committed to developing world-class technologies and equipment that safeguard air, land, and naval warfighters. The position offers a hybrid work format, allowing for both onsite and remote work, and emphasizes a flexible work environment that supports personal life balance. The company culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, with a mission to "Protects Those Who Protect Us®".

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
2+ years (or MS ME) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability mechanical systems
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 DoW Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

4+ years (or 2+ years with MS ME) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability mechanical systems
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, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS
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 hardware development experience
Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
Control account management experience
Experience with low rate initial production (LRIP) / FRP, especially electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
Familiarity with AS9100 / AS9145 compliant processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Active DoW security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of military GPS receivers
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 design to unit product cost (DTUPC), design for test (DFT), and design for manufacture (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 fixtures and 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 result
Participate in new business capture