Senior MBSE Mechanical Engineer - Payloads & Ruggedization

Brandes Associates Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BAI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with extensive MBSE and digital engineering experience to work on a DoD program at Point Mugu, CA. The role requires over 10 years of mechanical design and analysis experience, including materials selection and environmental ruggedization.

Candidates should be proficient in SolidWorks or Creo and FEA tools like ANSYS or COMSOL, with strong GD&T knowledge and a focus on payload integration and safety compliance. SECRET clearance is required.

Qualifications

• MBSE/Digital Engineering experience required.
• 10+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Familiar with GD&T and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Demonstratable MBSE/Digital Engineering capabilities.
• Create mechanical designs and CAD models for payloads and assemblies.
• Perform thermal and structural FEA analysis.
• Select materials and design for environmental ruggedization.
• Support payload integration on platforms including mounts and harness routing.
• Produce manufacturing documentation with GD&T and tolerances.
• Support vibration, thermal, and environmental testing.

Skills

MBSE / Digital Engineering

Thermal and structural analysis

Materials knowledge

Environmental ruggedization

GD&T

System safety & integration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

BAI is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with extensive MBSE and digital engineering experience to work on a DoD program at Point Mugu, CA. The role requires over 10 years of mechanical design and analysis experience, including materials selection and environmental ruggedization.

Candidates should be proficient in SolidWorks or Creo and FEA tools like ANSYS or COMSOL, with strong GD&T knowledge and a focus on payload integration and safety compliance. SECRET clearance is required.