About this role
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 to obtain 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 12+ years of experience in the Mechanical Design Drafting, Engineering or related profession, with a minimum 3 years specifically assigned Senior Designer role, to work in the Nashua/Merrimack, 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 lead design efforts which may include delegating 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, portions 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
- Take ownership of 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.
- Work within a broader engineering team, capable of communicating across functional boundaries to solve problems and achieve common goals.
- Create, maintain, and update engineering records and files as appropriate.
- Perform Configuration Change Orders and Change Actions (ECOs) as required.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills and Education
- Associate degree in engineering sciences field or equivalent work experience
- 12+ years of experience in Design Drafting, Engineering or related fields
- Minimum 3 years specifically assigned Senior role
- Familiarity with comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement and manufacturing.
- Electro-Mechanical Packaging experience
- Familiar with standard manufacturing practices for the efficient fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies.
- Ability to delegate tasks to other designers and drafters
- 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 using 3D solid modelling and related file management systems
- Active DoD Security Clearance
Preferred Skills and Education
- Proficient using PTC CREO Parametric 12.0 or higher and PDMLink (Windchill) 12.0 or higher.
- Proficient with ASME Y14.5-2018 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
- Advanced CAD modeling skills
- Large CAD assembly modeling skills
About BAE Systems, Inc.:
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.
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At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern
Benefits
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).