Mechanical Engineer II - Mechanical Space Design Engineer

Job Description Due to continued growth, BAE Systems has an opening for a Mechanical Engineer II in Hudson, NH.BAE Systems is one of the world's leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company. This specific opening is within our Space Systems product line.BAE Systems Space Systems product line has a long heritage of premier Space Electronics providing payloads, boxes, and single board computers to our customers dating back to the 90s. Our product line has supported Radiation Hardened processors for both satellites as well as extraterrestrial missions including all of the Mars Rovers. This specific role would be within our Secure Communications product area within Space Systems out of our Hudson, NH facility.Mechanical Space Design EngineerThe position will be expected to perform all aspects of mechanical design, under mentorship and guidance from an experienced mechanical team, spanning from taking a requirements document and Systems block/architecture diagram and designing a solution. This role will work with a larger team across Engineering and Operations including roles such as Mechanical Analysts, Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Test Engineers, Program Engineering Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, and New Product Introduction Engineers.This role is intended to be for a junior engineer and will support the career growth of the selected candidate. The knowledge base of the product line will come with experience in the role. This role will also be working closely with our Mechanical Analysts providing them with the inputs they need to perform thermal analysis, structural analysis, solder integrity, and vibe analysis. There will be flexibility to learn and perform some of the analysis itself within this role.The board design tasks will entail working with board designers through component selection, PCB stack up, creating symbols and footprints, schematic capture, layout/placement, and routing. Mechanical design experience with PCBs is desired, but mentorship will be available. Our boards/systems include many different types of signals varying from digital, analog, and optical. The PCBs often contain FPGAs as well as optical components/connectors. Experience with VITA/SpaceVPX standards is recommended but not required. Our designs often have numerous cards talking together within a box. So, experience designing backplanes and with cabling is helpful, but not required.Our primary CAD tool is Creo. Prior experience is helpful, but not required.Our products primarily range from computer test racks, circuit card assemblies, chassis to hold our circuit card assemblies, environmental fixtures, and optical assemblies. The fidelity of the systems varies from benchtop or prototyping equipment up to the flight equipment used in the satellites. Within an optical assembly, there are numerous mechanical components ranging from brackets, mounts, rotating fixtures, optical lenses, gimbals, etc.There are several large programs within our Secure Communications product area, and this role would be assigned tasks across these programs as well as research and design to support future work for this customer set as well as for any new customers. Most of the programs are long-term programs and involve different stages of design and production support.Due to the customer base and missions, the role requires eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance.Prior Space experience is desired, but not a requirement.Our flexible work environment (including a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off) provides a work life balance that affords you the opportunity to change the world while maintaining your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us". This position is open to people with various levels of experience and could be modified to entertain more or less experience as appropriate.Required Education, Experience, & SkillsMechanical design experience and experience using CAD tools for drawings and tolerancingExperience working on larger Engineering teamsStrong written and oral communication skillsSelf-starter and a good team playerAbility to mentor and willingness to be mentoredStrong debug and problem-solving skillsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar field)Preferred Education, Experience, & SkillsMechanical design experience supporting PCB design, backplanes, and cablingOptomechanical design experienceSpace design experienceExperience using CreoAdvanced degree in Mechanical EngineeringExperience in hardware design and hands-on lab debugPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921Please 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.