Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

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About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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 F-35 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? An exciting future at BAE Systems awaits!

About the Year One Program

This exciting opportunity starts with Year One – a unique experience designed to jumpstart your engineering career. We are looking for entry-level candidates to join our ES Defense Hardware Engineering Team here at BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems is seeking entry-level mechanical engineers to fill a variety of mechanical engineering positions based on your background, skill set, and interest level.

In this role, you will enjoy:

• Opportunities to take on challenging work assignments.
• Flexible scheduling with every other Friday off.
• An inviting and supportive culture.
• Competitive compensation.
• An excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees.

As part of the program, you will:

• Explore different projects and technologies by participating in rotations.
• Develop skills by receiving immediate mentorship from experienced managers and engineers.
• Participate in classes and workshops to expand your knowledge of yourself, technology, and our company.
• Network and collaborate to make lasting connections with peers, co-workers, and leadership.

Mechanical Engineering Job Responsibilities

As an Entry Level Mechanical Engineer, your duties may include:

• Support Product Design: Provide Mechanical Engineering support to the design, development, and selection of basic hardware components utilizing fundamental mechanical engineering principles, theories, and techniques. Assigned duties may include design and development of specific packaging modules, mechanisms, or components to meet specified design requirements. May receive direction from senior engineering staff, and also may be responsible to provide direction to drafting.
• Perform Mechanical Analyses: Obtain working knowledge of company standard analysis tools. Perform basic static, dynamic, and heat transfer analyses of mechanical structures. Compile data for investigation by senior mechanical engineering personnel.
• Support Verification/Validation of Design: Support the fabrication and environmental testing of design hardware. Assist in the design and fabrication of prototype hardware. Support the environmental testing of hardware including: vibration, shock, thermal, fatigue, and others as required. Document results for review by senior engineering personnel.
• Prepare Documentation: Generate and review the technical content of drawings, engineering specifications, reports, and other documentation associated with the mechanical design. Generate and present design review packages for internal and external audiences.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Acquire a working knowledge of ES Quality System and the Mechanical Design Process. Acquire up-to-date knowledge of developments in mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Support to Sustainment: Provide Mechanical Engineering support to products in production. Manage material issues, perform root cause assessments of discovered issues. Perform analysis as required to verify validity of proposed solutions.

Work Location and Format

Candidates for these positions will be considered for positions across the greater Nashua, NH area and various engineering hiring teams.

This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, taking the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

This position is open to applicants with varying levels of experience:

• To be considered for a Mechanical Engineer I, you must have at least a Bachelor’s degree.
• To be considered for a Mechanical Engineer II, you must have at least a Master’s degree.

Additionally, candidates must possess:

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to support design and development of hardware to ensure requirements compliance
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and perform tolerance assessments
• Ability to perform basic thermal / dynamic analysis to ensure good design

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Good communication skills and organizational skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $63,653 – $108,210

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
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance

Our leave programs include:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 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.

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