Principal Mechanical Engineer, Development
BAE Systems, Inc.
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Job summary
BAE Systems, Inc. in New Hampshire seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead the design, development, and production of complex military systems across the full lifecycle.
You will apply GD&T and rigorous thermal, structural, and vibration analyses to ensure reliability in defense environments. The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with 6+ years of experience (or 2 years with a Master's), U.S.
Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 6 years of experience in high-reliability mechanical systems.
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DOD security clearance.
- Strong hands-on laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design, development, and production of complex military systems throughout the full product lifecycle.
- Perform rigorous thermal, structural, and vibration analyses to ensure product reliability and performance.
- Collaborate across teams to support integration, testing, and qualification activities.
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Job description
Lead the mechanical design, development, and production of complex military systems throughout the full product lifecycle. Perform rigorous thermal, structural, and vibration analyses to ensure product reliability and performance in defense environments.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 6 years of experience (or 2 years with a Master's) in high-reliability mechanical systems. Candidates must be US citizens eligible for a DOD Security Clearance with strong hands‑on laboratory experience.
Mechanical Design, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Thermal analysis, Structural analysis, Vibration analysis, Prototyping, Agile Hardware Development, PTC Creo, ANSYS Workbench, MATLAB, Siemens NX, DFM, DFT, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Trade Studies
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Home, auto, and pet insurance discounts
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military leave
- Bereavement leave
- Sick leave
- Company recognition program
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