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Job Description The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution. What You’ll Do: • Join the hardware development team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements. • Technical responsibilities include the mechanical design and requirement allocation, interface definition, performance analysis, and risk mitigation from concept through detail design of any of the following: • Antenna and RF Electronic systems for various platforms. • Conformal and high temperature airborne platforms. • Phased array systems for ground, airborne, maritime and space environments. • Ground Support Equipment. • Special Test Equipment. • Responsibilities will include CAD modeling and documentation, design analysis, and collaboration with other engineers, designers, and drafters. • Provide inputs for detailed development schedules and team activities to meet hardware delivery milestones. • Interact with other functional disciplines in an integrated program team (IPT) environment. • Responsibilities may also include technical management of major subcontracts. • Sustaining engineering of production products may be required. • Future areas of development may include: • Model Based Engineering. • Design for Additive Manufacturing. • Design for Manufacturing. • Design for Test. • Medium to high volume production. • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required. Working Conditions: • Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. • May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. • May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience. • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. • Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. • Interest in the mechanical design of RF Electronic systems. • Experience using CAD software. • Ability to apply engineering principals to perform design trades and analyses. • Interest in learning to plan and execute engineering risk reduction testing as well as qualification testing. • Interest in learning to develop cost estimates, schedules and develop/report earned value. • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance. #LI-MT1 A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field. • SolidWorks experience. • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (training will be provided). • Experience designing for RF related products. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921 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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Must-haves

Join the hardware development team to meet cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
Phased array systems for ground, airborne, maritime and space environments.
Ground Support Equipment.
Special Test Equipment.
Responsibilities will include CAD modeling and documentation, design analysis, and collaboration with other engineers, designers, and drafters.
Provide inputs for detailed development schedules and team activities to meet hardware delivery milestones.
Interact with other functional disciplines in an integrated program team (IPT) environment.
Responsibilities may also include technical management of major subcontracts.
Sustaining engineering of production products may be required.
Future areas of development may include: • Model Based Engineering.
Design for Additive Manufacturing.
Design for Manufacturing.
Design for Test.
Medium to high volume production.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Perform other duties as necessary.
Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
May access other facilities in various weather conditions.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 2 or more years related experience.
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Interest in the mechanical design of RF Electronic systems.
Experience using CAD software.

Nice-to-haves

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.

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Dental

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401(K)

Paid Time Off