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BAE Systems, Inc. · 19 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer - Structural/Thermal Analysis

BAE Systems, Inc. is a leading defense, aerospace, and security company. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Analyst to provide technical leadership and high-quality mechanical analysis for various programs, focusing on structural and thermal analyses and collaboration with design engineers.

Defense & Space
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Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and high quality mechanical analysis to local (NH-based) programs, as well as other programs in the ES portfolio (remote support)
Plan and execute analysis activities with program engineers and managers, and lead a small team, if required
Perform structural and thermal analyses using classical methods and finite element methods
Create and post-process Finite Element Models (FEM) ranging from sub-component level to the system level using Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX, NASTRAN, Ansys Mechanical, and Ansys Icepak
Collaborate with design engineers from various disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, and Systems) to optimize system designs across Electronic Systems’ full portfolio of products
Document and present analysis methods, results, and conclusions to internal and external customers
Mentor less experienced engineers and part-time analysts, and review program work products

Qualification

Structural analysisThermal analysisFinite Element MethodsSiemens Simcenter 3D/NXAnsys MechanicalAnsys IcepakModal analysisHeat transfer analysisClear communicationTeamworkMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience
Experience performing modal, random vibration, shock, and static analyses of structures
Experience performing steady-state and transient heat transfer analyses
Eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the “Secret” level
Clear communication – both oral and written – and a positive attitude
Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely

Preferred

Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience
Experience structural and thermal design of electronics
Experience assessing solder joint survivability for low-cycle creep fatigue, high-cycle vibration fatigue, and shock
Active Secret DoD Security Clearance within the last two years
Familiarity (even limited) with Structural, Thermal, Optical performance (STOP) modeling using Sigfit and Code V or ZEMAX
Experience (even limited) with composite materials, explicit dynamics, or computational fluid dynamics

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health savings accounts
A 401(k) savings plan
Disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
A legal plan
Discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Any applicable federal and state sick leave
Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

Company

BAE Systems, Inc.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tom Arseneault
President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc.
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Don Widener, PhD
Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions
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