Senior Mechanical Designer & Drafter

BAE Systems • Austin, TX

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About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer & Drafter for our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 and F-22 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our teamwork, we're innovating for the future. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." The Senior Designer position requires 15+ years of experience in the Mechanical Design Drafting profession, with a minimum of 3 years specifically in a Senior role. You will be part of a Design & Drafting Community working with the latest CAD Technology and Processes, always forward planning with Industry professionals to define the future of CAD capabilities as well as its support of Model Based Engineering via Model Based Definition. You will advance your technical skills while performing your assigned responsibilities on development projects and supporting our existing product portfolio.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in the Mechanical Design Drafting profession.
• Minimum 3 years in a Senior role.
• Strong problem-solving skills with diverse technical capabilities.
• Sound design and geometrical tolerance fundamentals to support engineering, design, analysis, product definition and product build process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Model Based Engineering and Model Based Definition.
• Familiarity with CAD Technology and Processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to design components, systems, portion of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve production.
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design efforts from conceptual layouts through detailed design.
• Conduct design trade studies, volume packaging and tolerance analysis.
• Plan, execute, develop, release and control of product definition data (engineering models and drawings).
• Take ownership of design specifications and ensure they are met on final product.
• Work closely with technicians in the generation and assembly of prototype/engineering hardware and test equipment.
• Create, maintain, and update engineering records and files as appropriate.
• Perform Configuration Change Orders and Change Actions (ECOs) as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment including a 9/80 work schedule.
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees