Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) Plan

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Plan

Home Insurance Discounts

Auto Insurance Discounts

Pet Insurance Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Military Leave

Bereavement Leave

Sick Leave

Company Recognition

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the mechanical design of optical instruments and laser systems for space and tactical environments from proposal through verification.

You will develop robust mechanical architectures, manage subcontracts, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires a BS degree with 8+ years of experience, proficiency in SolidWorks and GD&T, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, GD&T, and optomechanical design.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of optical instruments and laser systems from proposal through verification.
• Develop mechanical architectures and manage subcontracts.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Optomechanical Engineering

SolidWorks

3D CAD

GD&T

Design For Manufacturability

Design For Assembly

Mechanical Architecture

Subcontract Management

Risk Management

Requirement Verification

Interpersonal Communication

Presentation Skills

Mentoring

Engineering Change Processes

STOP Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

Lead the mechanical design of optical instruments and laser systems for space and tactical environments from proposal through verification. Develop mechanical architectures, manage subcontracts, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Requirements: Requires a BS degree in Engineering or a related field with at least 8 years of experience, or a higher degree with corresponding experience. Proficiency in SolidWorks, GD&T, and optomechanical design is essential, along with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Key Skills: Optomechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, 3D CAD, GD&T, Design For Manufacturability, Design For Assembly, Mechanical Architecture, Precision Mounts, Subcontract Management, Risk Management, Requirement Verification, Interpersonal Communication, Presentation Skills, Mentoring, Engineering Change Processes, STOP Analysis

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Plan
• Home Insurance Discounts
• Auto Insurance Discounts
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Sick Leave
• Company Recognition Program