Senior Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
At BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS), we believe that career growth stems from curiosity coupled with opportunity. As a member of the mechanical department, you'll be able to grow and hone multiple engineering discipline skills while supporting our world-class optical payloads. This position supports our Grating Technology Center (GTC). We are looking for a mechanical engineer to design and maintain complex machinery and control systems that produce optical gratings used in our exquisite payloads. The successful candidate will demonstrate current knowledge plus a strong drive to learn about precision mechanisms, opto-mechanics, test engineering, and control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small team where creative problem solving, teamwork and hands-on work are essential for success. The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
Requirements
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
- Proficient in GD&T, drawing generation, and design for manufacturability.
- Ability to learn new technologies and skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment making sound technical decisions based on experience and engineering judgement.
- Interpersonal communication skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Demonstrate ability to work on a small team and fill different roles as needs arise.
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- A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical engineering degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the mechanism and opto-mech design and improvements of optical gratings manufacturing equipment and associated tooling.
- Using state-of-the-art technology, evolve the existing mechanized manufacturing machine and design from ground up a replacement that enables next generation optical gratings.
- Review and understand optical gratings requirements to drive manufacturing solutions.
- Use of DAQ and an understanding of control systems to program and drive manufacturing equipment.
- Drive to closure complex and multi-month anomalies as they arise.
- Execute work in a development lab-like environment on a small team.
- Generate and document requirements and processes.
- Execution quickly on solutions by creating products and prototypes and testing them often in an iterative and fail-fast environment.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- an 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
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
