Senior Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! This opening is included as part of our June 2026 Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Engineering Hiring Event. While we encourage all interested professionals to apply, please note that this is a selection-based interview event for candidates whose skills and experience match our hiring needs. If your background and skill set match these needs, we will reach out with next steps. If selected for an interview, specific opportunities based on your interests, experience, and skill set will be discussed with the hiring team. For candidates not local to the southern NH area, virtual interviews will be accommodated. BAE Systems is currently looking for a talented Senior Principal Optical – Mechanical Engineer to join our EO/IR Capability Group. This group comprises a team of expert Optical, Electro-Optical, Opto-mechanical and Laser specialists dedicated to developing innovative hardware solutions that drive the success of our program portfolio. BAE Systems is seeking a proactive Sr. Principal Optical - Mechanical Engineer with analytical capabilities and demonstrated technical expertise. This individual will provide leadership and support to the design, development, integration/test, and production of dynamic optomechanical military systems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into a variety of complex IR technology products including lasers, receivers, sensors, as well as multi-axis beam directors/gimbals. Demonstrated experience in product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment Leadership of HW engineering teams in the design & development of military systems Working experience packaging with EO/IR products such as; lasers, receivers, fiber optics, and/or related IR technologies Solid fundamentals of mechanical design, analysis, and documentation principles Experience with state-of-the-art mechanical engineering development software tools Strong written and verbal communication skills including development of engineering documentation and presentations Motivated self-starter and problem solver with proven experience executing in multi-disciplinary teams Strong computer skills in basic MS office and technical programs Knowledge of engineering development processes Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years experience (8+ years with a masters degree)
- Demonstrated experience in product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment
- Leadership of HW engineering teams in the design & development of military systems
- Working experience with lasers, receivers, fiber optics, and/or related IR technologies
- Solid fundamentals of mechanical design, analysis, and documentation principles
- Experience with state-of-the-art mechanical engineering development software tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including development of engineering documentation and presentations
- Motivated self-starter and problem solver with proven experience executing in multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong computer skills in basic MS office and technical programs
- Knowledge of engineering development processes
- Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge/experience with optomechanical designs & developments
- Knowledge of MIL specs & standards, industry standards including ASTM, SAE, DO
- Experience in the design/development of active motion controlled hardware
- Experience in the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies
- ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, PTC Creo, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS Icepak
- Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
