Job Description
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Designer for our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area. From our southern NH 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. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”
The Senior Designer position we are seeking to fill requires 10+ years of experience in the Mechanical Design Drafting profession, with a minimum 3 years specifically assigned Senior role, to work in the Hudson, New Hampshire 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 including 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 product definition data (engineering models and drawings)
• Partner with business team members and engineering teams to develop mutually agreeable 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 ECR’s and ECO’s as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Required Skills and Education
• Associate degree in Design Drafting related field or equivalent work experience• 10+ years of experience in the Mechanical Design Drafting profession, with a minimum 3 years specifically assigned Senior role
• Familiarity with comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement and manufacturing.
• Familiarity with standard manufacturing practices for the efficient fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies.
• 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 in 3D Solid modeling and in the utilization of related file management systems.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Proficient using PTC CREO Parametric 7.0 or higher and PDMLink (Windchill) 11.0 or higher.
- Proficient with ASME Y14.5-2009 GD&T, Military Standards, ASME Standards.
- Experience with Dassault Systems 3D Experience PLM or other change management product databases
- History of leading small design teams while effectively communicating across program functional teams
- Electro-Mechanical Packaging experience
