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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Are you searching for career opportunities that bring meaning and purpose to your life? Are you ready to proudly support those who protect our nation? Then navigate your way to BAE Systems Inc. Navigation and Sensor Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At BAE Systems, we're driven by a clear vision to be the premier international defense, aerospace, and security company. Our mission is to provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters. Guided by our core values of being trusted, innovative, and bold, we're committed to developing world-class technologies and equipment that safeguard air, land, and naval warfighters on all fronts.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. From powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet, our employees are behind some of the world's most advanced electronics. We're now seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Hardware Engineering Team at our newly constructed facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Here, you'll play a critical role in developing Modernized M-Code GPS Receivers for defense programs.

At BAE Systems, we pride ourselves on being a company that "Protects Those Who Protect Us®". If you're passionate about innovation, driven by a desire to make a difference, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you. Our flexible work environment allows you to change the world without sacrificing your personal life. Join us and become part of a team that's shaping the future of defense, aerospace, and security.

Typical duties assigned to this position:

• Lead mechanical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of military GPS receivers
• Generate 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles
• Perform tolerance analyses to assure fit & function
• Perform thermal, structural/stress, and modal/vibration analyses
• Assess designs against environmental requirements
• Develop prototypes and conduct test and verification efforts
• Partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to design to unit product cost (DTUPC), design for test (DFT), and design for manufacture (DFM) requirements
• Support resolution of technical issues discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable hardware
• Evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical faults and issues, assessing test failures for root cause, identifying disposition/corrective actions
• Design test fixtures and equipment to ensure the performance and integrity of manufactured products
• Participate in requirements development, performing technical trade studies, and evaluating technology insertion/upgrades
• Develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test result
• Participate in new business capture

The ideal candidate will thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years (or 2+ years with MS ME) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability mechanical systems
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology
• Strong "hands-on" laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
• Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness A self-starter with hardware development experience
• Eligible to obtain a DoW Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 6+ years (or 4+ years with MS ME) designing, testing, and troubleshooting high-reliability mechanical systems
• Possess an understanding in the application of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, materials selection, design for vibration environments and the ability to apply those principles to unique mechanical design challenges
• Experience with mechanical engineering tools for design and analysis, including ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS
• Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs
• Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to ASTM, SAE, DO, MIL-STD-810
• Knowledge of Earned Value practices
• Experience with low rate initial production (LRIP) / FRP, especially electronics manufacturing and test methodologies
• Familiarity with AS9100 / AS9145 compliant processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Active DoW security clearance

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922 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.

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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