Senior Mechanical Designer & Drafter

D.O.M. magazine; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Dental and Vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a Senior Mechanical Designer & Drafter for the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) team in Austin, TX. You will drive advanced mechanical design and drafting for electro-mechanical hardware, with 15+ years of experience and at least 3 years in a senior role.

You’ll lead tasks, delegate to Designers and Drafters, and work within Model Based Definition and Windchill PDMLinks, with on-site to hybrid work as you ramp up. DoD clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Familiar with comprehensive design process from concept to production.
• Able to communicate across functional boundaries to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Design components and systems using CAD to develop or improve production.
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design from concept through detail design.
• Conduct design trade studies and tolerance analyses.
• Manage product definition data and ECOs.
• Collaborate with technicians on prototype assembly and testing.
• Maintain engineering records and files.

Skills

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Creo Parametric

PDMLinks Windchill

Electro-Mechanical Packaging

Communication skills

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Associate degree in Design Drafting Technology

Engineering CAD coursework

Tools

PTC Creo Parametric 7.0+

PDMLinks Windchill 11.0+

Dassault Systemes 3D Experience PLM

Job description

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer & Drafter for our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area.See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 and F-22 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our teamwork, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life.We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us.”Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Are you willing to learn and collaborate with an expansive team of world class professionals? Are you looking for a flexible work environment including a 9/80 work schedule and competitive benefits? Come join us today and see the opportunities in store for you!From our new north Austin Texas campus of facilities, CEMA business area is interested in candidates with a strong desire of obtaining a long and exciting career within the Design Drafting Department here at BAE Systems. CEMA is focused on next-generation threat detection, countermeasure, and attack solutions to provide customers with full-spectrum electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.The Senior Designer position we are seeking to fill requires 15+ years of experience in the Mechanical Design Drafting profession, with a minimum 3 years specifically assigned Senior role, to work in the Austin Texas area. You will be part of a Design & Drafting Community working with the latest CAD Technology and Processes who are always forward planning with Industry professionals to define future of CAD capabilities as well as its support of Model Based Engineering via Model Based Definition. You also will advance your technical skills while performing your assigned responsibilities on development projects and supporting our existing product portfolio.The individual selected for this position will be an experienced Mechanical Designer who is a problem solver with diverse technical capabilities and sound design and geometrical tolerance fundamentals to support engineering, design, analysis, product definition and product build process. Must also be able to delegate tasks to Designers, Drafters and Checkers from conceptual to production release. The duties assigned to this position, while under the guidance of Program and Engineering Leadership, include the following:

• Utilize computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to design components, systems, portion of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve production.
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design efforts from conceptual layouts through detailed design.
• Conduct design trade studies, volume packaging and tolerance analysis
• Plan, execute, develop, release and control of product definition data (engineering models and drawings)
• Take ownership of design specifications and ensure they are met on final product.
• Work closely with technicians in the generation and assembly of prototype/engineering hardware and test equipment.
• Create, maintain, and update engineering records and files as appropriate.
• Perform Configuration Change Orders and Change Actions (ECOs) as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work location for this position will start as fully on-site, and become hybrid as you become up to speed.

Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarity with comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement and manufacturing.
• Work within a broader engineering team, capable of communicating across functional boundaries to solve problems and achieve common goals.
• Familiar with standard manufacturing practices for the efficient fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Electro-Mechanical Packaging experience
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong understanding of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5
• Good written, verbal, and virtual communication skills.
• Proficient using PTC CREO Parametric 7.0 or higher and PDMLinks (Windchill) 11.0 or higher.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Proficient with ASME Y14.5-2009 GD&T, Military Standards, ASME Standards, Creo and PDMLinks (Windchill).
• Experience with Dassault Systemes 3D Experience PLM.
• History of leading small design teams while effectively communicate across program functional teams.
• An associate’s degree in Design Drafting Technology and/or Engineering Computer Aided Design (CAD).
• All the Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680Please 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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