Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

1d•$132,962 - $226,035•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the mechanical design of optical instruments and laser systems in space and tactical environments. As a mechanical design engineer, you’ll work in cross-disciplined teams of various sizes to deliver the solutions our customers rely on. The opportunities for this position include working on new designs through sustaining engineering. 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 8 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.
Experience with optomechanical engineering through the design of precision mounts and supporting structure
Proficient in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
Proficient in GD&T, drawing generation, design for manufacturability and assembly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment making sound technical decisions based on experience and engineering judgement.
Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Excellent presentation skills.
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 is preferred.
Experience with composites is preferred.
Background with laser systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design effort for optical instruments used in space and tactical environments from the proposal phase through award, detailed design, fabrication, assembly, test, and requirement verification.
Develop the mechanical architecture that meets mission requirements for optical instruments including bench design, optics mounting concepts, and sub-system layout.
Support Internal Research and Development work on the design of optical and laser systems.
Support subcontract management for optics and optical assemblies.
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principals to create hardware designs that are streamlined for manufacturing, assembly, and integration for multi-build and low-rate production contracts.
Optimize designs to meet cost and schedule as well as manage efforts through robust engineering change processes including risk and opportunity management.
Define, maintain, iterate, and verify the opto-mechanical and optical payload requirements that are needed to meet the system and other subsystem requirements and interfaces.
Work on CAD and support cross-functional analyses (STOP and other related analyses) over the full development lifecycle.
Opportunity to extend into a position of leading large teams of design and analysis engineers withe the majority of time spent leading the team and communicating with the internal and external customers.
Mentoring less experienced engineers on design approaches and fundamentals.
Coordinate with personnel from all other sub-systems, including external interfaces such as customers, customer consultants, sub-system providers and vehicle providers.
Collaboration with systems engineering and program management.
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.