Principal Opto-Mechanical Engineer

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a proactive Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer with analytical capabilities and demonstrated technical expertise. This individual will provide leadership and support to the design, development, integration/test, and production of dynamic optomechanical military systems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into a variety of complex IR technology products including lasers, receivers, sensors, as well as multi-axis beam directors/gimbals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the design, development, integration/test, and production of dynamic optomechanical military systems.
• Work closely with hardware integrated into a variety of complex IR technology products including lasers, receivers, sensors, as well as multi-axis beam directors/gimbals.
• Execute both individually and in small to large team environments through all phases of the product life cycle, including concept development, detail design, qualification, manufacturing transition, and production support.
• Develop innovative and robust hardware solutions to meet demanding customer requirements, leveraging mechanical engineering expertise to perform detailed design and analyses.
• Day-to-day activities may include working with 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles; performing analyses to assure fit & function; performing thermal, structural/stress, and vibration analyses; assessing designs against environmental requirements; as well as conducting test and verification efforts.
• Partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to UPC, DFT, and DFM requirements.
• Support resolution of technical issues that are discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable hardware, including evaluating and troubleshooting mechanical faults and issues, assessing test failures for root cause, identifying disposition/corrective actions, and designing test equipment to ensure the performance and integrity of manufactured products.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment.
• Leadership of HW engineering teams in the design & development of military systems.
• Working experience with lasers, receivers, fiber optics, and/or related IR technologies.
• Solid fundamentals of mechanical design, analysis, and documentation principles.
• Experience with state-of-the-art mechanical engineering development software tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including development of engineering documentation and presentations.
• Motivated self-starter and problem solver with proven experience executing in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong computer skills in basic MS office and technical programs.
• Knowledge of engineering development processes.

Preferred

• Knowledge/experience with optomechanical designs & developments.
• Knowledge of MIL specs & standards, industry standards including ASTM, SAE, DO.
• Experience in the design/development of active motion controlled hardware.
• Experience in the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies.
• Knowledge of ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, PTC Creo, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS Icepak.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

Benefits

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.