Job Description

Job Description

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for F-35 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 differences, we’re innovating for the future. 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. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.


Given our continued growth, we have immediate roles available for an experienced and highly motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Transition to Production, and Product Support team for one of our product families. In this role, you will have a chance to grow your skills as you support the continued production of one of our advanced product lines. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a great team to support cutting-edge hardware fielded on the most advanced Military Platforms.

 Activities day to day will vary and may include:

• Leading a Mechanical Engineering team to support various products in the product line
• Leading and peer reviewing issue resolution for mechanical product defects
• Independently perform mechanical engineering duties such as drawing reviews, tolerance analyses, and other mechanical analysis.
• Driving product yield and affordability improvements
• Supporting transition to production of new products
• Working in partnership with a cross functional team to ensure on time deliveries of quality products to support the War Fighter
• Interfacing with Program management

If you are looking to be immersed in a myriad of new technical challenges, this role is for you!

At BAE Systems, we thrive in a diverse and dynamic team-oriented environment with principles of respect and trust. Our engineers interact with colleagues and peers of various disciplines and backgrounds to arrive at innovative solutions to problems. We encourage collaboration and foster an environment of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Take the first step towards achieving your career goals with us and apply today!
 

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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

Required Skills

• Mechanical Engineering degree and 4+ years’ experience 
• Ability to research and apply mechanical engineering principles and theories to solve complex mechanical engineering problems
• Ability to support products through the design process through transition to production
• Ability to multi-task and utilize resources on your team to solve issues in a dynamic environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Motivated self-starter with leadership skills and ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
• Ability to close on discrete tasking in a timely manner and lead others to closure - Own the Design
• Experience presenting technical information to program teams and/or customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Experience in packaging of electronics
• Experience working with RF systems

Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering degree and 6+ years’ experience
• Active Secret Clearance HIGHLY PREFERRED
• Experience in packaging of electronics
• Experience working with RF systems

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience