Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. Our Combat Mission Systems business in Anniston, Alabama is currently hiring for a Mechanical Engineer on 1st shift to provide engineering support of combat vehicles in production. This individual will serve as an interface between manufacturing, design, and production engineering for analyzing and solving problems related to the design and fabrication of mechanical subsystems, assemblies, and components. This individual will support design related change notices and variance activities. This individual must interact effectively with the program management team, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, the materials planning and management group and the customer in support of combat vehicle sales. This involves performing an impact analysis when issues arise and prioritizing the resolution of issues based on feedback from all of the stakeholders.

This position is part of our onsite Engineering Production Support (EPS) team and would be ideal for a Mechanical Engineer interested in manufacturing and problem solving.

In this role, you will work on cutting edge product development that supports complex naval and advanced weapon systems or the future of combat vehicles.
You'll work with industry top talent and a diverse product team to help your career grow in many engineering product areas.
You'll analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documents, models, and test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements.
Create and edit CAD models in CREO (or similar CAD system) and ensure systems are designed for producibility.
Design and analyze welded and bolted joints.
Conduct root cause and impact analysis when issues arise to determine the optimal solution given cost, schedule and priority constraints while factoring in feedback from all key stakeholders
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis Use finite element analysis tools and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Provide input to project leaders for the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets and ensure tasks meet cost, quality, schedule and performance requirements
Prepare and deliver technical reports, papers, and presentations
Direct the work of less senior technical personnel
Troubleshoot and diagnose testing issues with components, document test issues, and maintain an organized data log

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline (typically mechanical or aerospace engineering) plus 4 years relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 2 years relevant experience
Experience creating or analyzing moderately complex mechanical designs using CAD systems, preferably PTC Pro-E or CREO
Ability to solve technical design and development problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge
Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Knowledge of finite element analysis tools and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Ability to conduct root cause and impact analysis

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

* Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards

* Experience in a prototype or production environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75510 - $128340

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 Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.