Senior Mechanical Engineer- Production & Sustainment

BAE Systems, Inc.; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 89,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on the design and production of advanced electronic military systems, requiring a proactive individual with strong analytical skills and technical expertise. You will engage in all phases from concept development to manufacturing transition, solving production issues and developing robust hardware solutions. With a focus on collaboration and adherence to engineering standards, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical military projects in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for military electronics.
• Proficiency in advanced mechanical engineering software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and production of electronic military systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Design of electromechanical hardware

Development of military electronics

Proficiency with mechanical engineering tools

Experience with multilayer CCAs

Hands-on instrumentation experience

Knowledge of MIL specs and standards

Strong documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Creo

MATLAB/Simulink

Siemens NX

Icepak

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer- Production & Sustainment

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Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a proactive Sr. Mechanical Engineer with analytical capabilities and demonstrated technical expertise. This individual will support the design, development, integration/test, and production of dynamic electronic military systems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into complex countermeasure and electromagnetic attack solutions, including electronic warfare systems. The candidate should be a self-starter with development experience working with integrated military electronic hardware and test equipment.

The selected candidate will execute tasks both individually and within small, dynamic teams through production and sustainment phases, possibly including concept development, detailed design, qualification, and manufacturing transition. Responsibilities include solving production issues, developing robust hardware solutions, performing detailed design and analyses, root cause activities, and close collaboration with manufacturing teams and suppliers. Activities involve generating 3D models, drawings, documentation, performing tolerance, thermal, structural, vibration analyses, and developing prototypes for testing.

The role requires partnering with other engineering disciplines and operations to develop solutions adhering to UPC, DFT, and DFM standards. The engineer will also support resolution of technical issues during manufacturing and testing, including troubleshooting faults, assessing test failures, and designing test equipment.

Qualifications

• Design, development, and analysis of electromechanical hardware and systems
• Support of DoD military electronics/avionics equipment
• Proficiency with modern mechanical engineering tools
• Experience with multilayer CCAs, prototyping, and testing
• Hands-on experience with instrumentation and processes
• Knowledge of MIL specs, ASTM, SAE, DO standards
• Strong engineering documentation and presentation skills

The candidate should thrive in a learning environment that encourages growth and leadership. This role requires onsite work due to collaboration and operational needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience (or 4+ years with a master's)
• Experience in product development/support of military electronics
• Solid fundamentals in mechanical design, analysis, and documentation
• Experience with advanced mechanical engineering software
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated problem solver with team experience
• Proficiency in MS Office and technical software
• Knowledge of engineering development processes
• Eligibility for DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Skills

• Experience with manufacturing, production, and sustainment of mechanical systems
• Design/development of complex mechanical systems and hardware
• Experience with electronic circuit card assemblies
• Proficiency with ANSYS, Creo, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, Icepak
• Knowledge of DFM principles

Additional Information

Salary range: $89,650 - $152,460. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), insurance, paid time off, and more. This full-time position is onsite at our location.