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Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Senior mechanical designer to join our established and rapidly expanding Electronic Combat Solutions business area. Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. The Senior Designer position we are seeking to fill requires 15+ years of experience in the Mechanical Design Drafting profession, with a minimum 2 years specifically assigned Senior/Lead role, to work in the Greater Nashua NH region. You will provide your design expertise on the many technology challenged and innovated product and services to support our customers. As part of the Design & Drafting Community you will utilize the latest CAD Technology and Processes that are derived from forward planning with Industry professionals to define future of CAD capabilities as well as its support of Model Based Engineering via Model Based Definition. In addition, your technical skills will advance while performing your assigned responsibilities on development projects and in 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. 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, portion 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 • Plan, execute, develop, release and control of product definition data (engineering models and drawings) • Partner with business team members and engineering teams to develop mutually agreeable 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 • Create, maintain and update engineering records and files as appropriate • Perform ECR’s and ECO’s as required • Perform other related duties as assigned 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. Required Education, Experience, & Skills In addition to job function description • 15 years' experience or an Associate’s Degree in a Design Drafting field with a minimum of 12 years of directly related Designer/Design drafting experience • Familiarity with comprehensive design processes including conceptual development, physical design and support to procurement and manufacturing • Work within a broader program team, highly capable of communicating across functional boundaries in order to solve problems and achieve common goals. • Ability to lead and direct small diverse teams • Familiar with standard manufacturing practices for the efficient fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment • Strong understanding of GD&T in accordance with Y14.5 and associated ASME drawing standards • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Proficient in 3D Solid modeling and in the utilization of related file management systems. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Proficient using CREO Parametric 7.0 and Pro-Intralink/Winchill 11.0 • Skills and experience in Model Based Definition and Model Based Engineering practices. • Expert with Y14.5 GD&T, Military Standards and ASME drawing Standards • Experience with change management Product databases • Ability to provide performance feedback upon request • Active DoD Security Clearance Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914 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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Support mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design efforts from conceptual layouts through detailed design
Conduct design trade studies, volume packaging and tolerance analysis
Plan, execute, develop, release and control of product definition data (engineering models and drawings)
Partner with business team members and engineering teams to develop mutually agreeable 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
Create, maintain and update engineering records and files as appropriate
Perform ECR’s and ECO’s as required
Perform other related duties as assigned
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.
Familiarity with comprehensive design processes including conceptual development, physical design and support to procurement and manufacturing
Work within a broader program team, highly capable of communicating across functional boundaries in order to solve problems and achieve common goals.
Ability to lead and direct small diverse teams
Familiar with standard manufacturing practices for the efficient fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Strong understanding of GD&T in accordance with Y14.5 and associated ASME drawing standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in 3D Solid modeling and in the utilization of related file management systems.
Skills and experience in Model Based Definition and Model Based Engineering practices.
Expert with Y14.5 GD&T, Military Standards and ASME drawing Standards
Experience with change management Product databases
Ability to provide performance feedback upon request
Active DoD Security Clearance
Pay Information

Nice-to-haves

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Proficient using CREO Parametric 7.0 and Pro-Intralink/Winchill 11.0

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401(K)

Paid Time Off