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Mechanical Engineer - Structural/Thermal Analysis
Full Time
Hudson NH 03051-5228 USA
Posted 06/06/2025
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Job Description - We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Analyst to support our EO/IR/RF, precision pointing, and countermeasures-based products and related technologies. If selected you will be part of the Mechanical Analysis Capability Group, a cross-sector team of full-time analysts who apply their extensive knowledge and expertise to understand and predict a wide range of mechanical phenomena.Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and high quality mechanical analysis to local (NH-based) programs, as well as other programs in the ES portfolio (remote support).
- Plan and execute analysis activities with program engineers and managers, and lead a small team, if required.
- Perform structural and thermal analyses using classical methods and finite element methods.
- Create and post-process Finite Element Models (FEM) ranging from sub-component level to the system level using Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX, NASTRAN, Ansys Mechanical, and Ansys Icepak.
- Collaborate with design engineers from various disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, and Systems) to optimize system designs across Electronic Systems full portfolio of products.
- Document and present analysis methods, results, and conclusions to internal and external customers.
- Mentor less experienced engineers and part-time analysts, and review program work products.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience
- Experience performing modal, random vibration, shock, and static analyses of structures
- Experience performing steady-state and transient heat transfer analyses
- Eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level
- Clear communication both oral and written and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Master s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience structural and thermal design of electronics
- Proficiency in Simcenter3D
- Experience assessing solder joint survivability for low-cycle creep fatigue, high-cycle vibration fatigue, and shock
- Active Secret DoD Security Clearance within the last two years.
- Familiarity (even limited) with Structural, Thermal, Optical performance (STOP) modeling using Sigfit and Code V or ZEMAX.
- Experience (even limited) with composite materials, explicit dynamics, or computational fluid dynamics.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070
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 Electronic Systems 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.
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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Location Hudson, NH, 03051-5228, United States
Categories Engineering
Sec Clearances Secret
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Mechanical Engineer - Structural/Thermal Analysis
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