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BAE Systems, Inc. · 7 hours ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer, Development

Nashua, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $191K/yr

6+ years exp

BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Nashua, NH, focusing on developing advanced technologies for defense applications. The role involves leading mechanical engineering designs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the quality and reliability of complex military systems.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of complex and dynamic military systems

Generate 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles

Perform tolerance analyses to assure fit & function

Perform thermal, structural/stress, and modal/vibration analyses

Assess designs against environmental requirements

Develop prototypes and conduct test and verification efforts

Partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to DTUPC, DFT, and DFM requirements

Support resolution of technical issues discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable hardware

Evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical faults and issues, assessing test failures for root cause, identifying disposition/corrective actions

Design test equipment to ensure the performance and integrity of manufactured products

Participate in requirements development, performing technical trade studies, and evaluating technology insertion/upgrades

Develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test results

Participate in new business capture

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringEmbedded SystemsAgile Hardware DevelopmentANSYS WorkbenchPTC CreoMATLAB/SimulinkSiemens NXThermal AnalysisCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

6+ years (or 4+ years with MS ME) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability embedded systems

Demonstrated understanding of mechanical principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology

Strong “hands-on” laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes

Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred

Possess an understanding in the application of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, materials selection, design for vibration environments and the ability to apply those principles to unique mechanical design challenges

Experience with mechanical engineering tools for design and analysis, including ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, PTC Creo, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS Icepak

Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs

Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to ASTM, SAE, DO, MIL-STD-810

A self-starter with Agile hardware development experience

Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness

Control account management experience

Experience with LRIP / FRP, specially electronics manufacturing and test methodologies

Familiarity with AS9145 compliant processes

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Active DOD security clearance