Principal Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

D.O.M. magazine; Totowa (NJ); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Parental Leave

Job summary

BAE Systems in Totowa, NJ seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in electronic packaging for military communications gear. You will apply CREO for conceptual and final designs, lead design teams, and coordinate with procurement, test, and qualification activities.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6+ years of experience, CREO proficiency, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 6+ years in electronics packaging.
• Solid modeling using CREO; familiarity with heat transfer and materials selection.
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at Secret level.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop military communication and sensing equipment.
• Lead small design teams and collaborate across programs.
• Support procurement, assembly, testing, and product qualification.

Skills

Solid modeling (CREO)

Heat transfer

Materials selection

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Workbench

Job description

Job Description Come and see what you’re missing! Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronic systems – from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night sky for soldiers in hostile environments. Our products span all domains – space, air, land, and sea, and our engineers are equally impressive, leveraging their diverse talents and experiences to innovate for the future. And you can, too! Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without sacrificing your personal life. We put our customers first, exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team that you want to join? Shift your career into high gear with BAE Systems.We are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer with experience in the area of electronic packaging for the design and development of military communication and sensing equipment. The candidate shall be well versed in using solid modeling tools (CREO preferred) and have a proven capability in applying those tools within the design and review process with demonstrated creativity. A familiarity with a comprehensive design process is required including conceptual and final design, support to procurement, work hands-on with assembly personnel, engineering test, debug, integration and support of product qualification. The use of commercially available schedule tools and application of those tools within EVMS is a plus.The candidate shall possess an understanding in the application of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, materials selection and the ability to apply those principles to unique mechanical design challenges. The ability to perform thermal and/or structural analysis using industry simulation tools (ANSYS Workbench preferred) is a plus. The ability to lead small design teams and to effectively communicate within the team is required. Candidate shall also be able to work within a broader program team and be able to communicate across functional boundaries in order to solve problems and achieve common goals.The candidate shall possess good written and verbal communication skills.Experience in mentorship of less experienced engineers is a plus.**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**

Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience in electronics packaging.
• Expertise in solid modeling (CREO preferred)
• Clear understanding of core mechanical engineering principles (heat transfer, strength of materials, materials selection)
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the \"Secret\" level.
• Clear communication - both oral and written - and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills

• Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance within the last two years.
• Experience with drafting principles and geometric dimensioning tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5-2009.
• Experience/Expertise in thermal/structural Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers

Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $126305 - $214718Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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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