Principal Mechanical Engineer - Sign On Bonus Available

BAE Systems•Austin, TX

6d•$115,779 - $196,825•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Austin, Texas. The Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. This role spans the full product lifecycle - business capture, development, production, testing, sustaining - for a variety of complex defense products and technologies. The engineer will collaborate closely with other electrical, mechanical, software, firmware and test engineers, as well as product managers and stakeholders to develop excellent solutions. Candidates should be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement. The role involves 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 ideal.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
6+ years (or 4+ years with MS ME) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded 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 DOD Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

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
Control account management experience
Experience with LRIP / FRP, especially electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Active DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead 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
Participate in new business capture