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Job Description

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.

Looking for an exciting career that utilizes your boundless creativity, technical innovation, and leadership skills? We re looking for engineers who share our passion in developing industry-leading navigation technologies and equipment to protect our warfighters on all fronts. BAE Systems is looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for designing, developing, and testing of industry-leading navigation products.

In our Navigation & Sensor Solutions Hardware Engineering department located at a newly constructed facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you will become part of an Engineering Team testing Modernized M-Code GPS Receivers for defense programs. The team is responsible for overseeing internal lab activities, supporting the design of navigation products to meet challenging thermal and structural vibration requirements on several military platforms and provides coordination for off-site qualification testing efforts. This engineering team works closely with all the Hardware Engineering teams at NSS and the external test labs.

Our team is looking for a new member interested in solving complex problems and creatively designing advanced and alternative navigation systems. This individual will lead onsite Environmental testing and provide Structural Analysis for GPS products. The successful mechanical engineering candidate will have experience with creating environmental test plans and generating reports, setting up and running vibration testing, analyzing vibration results and capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to develop and analyze dynamic structural models for electronics components or systems

• Experience with managing thermal and structural test environments including generating procedures and reports

• Experience with developing a finite element analysis to support structural designs

• Time management skills - ability to work unsupervised, multi-task, and coordinate work

• Experience with mechanical design

• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (US Citizenship Required)

• Candidates for this role should possess a Bachelor s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 6 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree and 4 years of prior relevant experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Previous Environmental Lab experience.

• Experience with Structural analysis tools such as Ansys Workbench, Mechanical and SpaceClaim

• Experience in with operating vibe/shock tables and environmental chambers

• Understanding of MIL-STD-810 test procedures and methods

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700

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.

Employee Benefits: 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.

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

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