Principal Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems Plc•Merrimack, NH

39d•$115,779 - $196,825

About The Position

Looking for an exciting career that utilizes your boundless creativity, technical innovation, and design skills? "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" is our mission, and we're looking for engineers who share our passion in developing first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect our warfighters on all fronts. Are you willing to learn and collaborate with an expansive team of world class professionals? Are you looking for a flexible work environment including a 9/80 work schedule and competitive benefits? Come join us today and see the opportunities in store for you! From our southern NH campus of facilities, Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions is seeking a talented, motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer who wants to join an organization where teamwork is highly valued. You will be joining an Agile engineering team at a dynamic company that values technical excellence. At BAE Systems, we value our cultural principles by providing a heathy work environment in order to design, develop and produce world's most advanced products - Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow. The selected candidate will apply their design and factory support skills in order to develop and support our "Design it Right" initiative for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to acquire product knowledge, use and advance their technical skills on innovative technology. It will be expected that the candidate be proficient in state-of-the-art design and analysis tools, laboratory equipment and techniques, and executing in a small team environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment that encourages leadership and technical growth. On top of numerous diverse and challenging career opportunities, BAE offers flexible schedules (including every other Friday off), competitive compensation, and an excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of Experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals of mechanical design and analysis
Experience with mechanical engineering development software tools
Experience developing mechanical designs for harsh environments
Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness
Active DOD Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with ANSYS, PTC Creo, GD&T, leading small teams
Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes
Experience in transitioning engineering designs to production environments
Experience in the design/development of opto-mechanical systems
Experience in the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies

Responsibilities

Translating system requirements into compliant complex mechanical designs
Technical trade studies, evaluation of technology insertion/upgrades, laboratory test and troubleshooting.
Design and develop complex motion systems, electronics packaging, opto-mechanical structures and supports and/or other complex systems
Ensure manufacturability as products transition to production
Engage, mentor and lead junior engineers as they navigate their early careers

Benefits

flexible schedules (including every other Friday off)
competitive compensation
excellent benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.