Principal Mechanical Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering teams through the design and development of military systems, ensuring that projects remain on track and adhere to technical requirements.
• Define mechanical concepts under an agile process to meet customer requirements, focusing on reliability, feasibility, and technical justification.
• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for requirements definition, design, analysis and mechanical testing of hardware and subsystems for Electronic Warfare products.
• Oversee and review detailed designs and analyses, ensuring the correct application of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, and vibration environment standards.
• Ensure all designs adhere to Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) requirements to streamline the transition from design to production.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous technical growth and professional development within the team.
• Maintain effective relationships with peers, program managers, and customers to resolve technical hurdles and implement practical solutions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles.
• Proficiency in performing thermal, structural/stress, and vibration analyses to assure fit and function against environmental requirements.
• Proven experience leading hardware engineering teams through various phases of the product life cycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into actionable presentations for stakeholders.
• Must be a US Citizen; eligible to obtain/maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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.