Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description
We want your talent to support activities for complex avionics electronics systems in our growing avionics business areas.
Controls and Avionics Solutions provides flight and mission-critical products to more than 170 commercial and military customers around the world. CAS products include fly-by-wire flight controls, pilot controls (inceptor systems), full authority digital engine controls (FADEC), power management systems, flight deck systems, cabin management systems, weapon controls, autonomous flight systems, and mission systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft manufacturers.
Our growing business is located in the Greater Binghamton area which is home to several sports teams, shopping centers, a growing downtown, the State University of New York at Binghamton, several large healthcare employers and some of New York's top-ranked school districts. The area enjoys a rich heritage with multiple diverse communities with local cuisine and festival celebrations. From the area to an hour out there is access to hiking, skiing, lakes, waterparks, casinos, golfing, camping and vineyards. A 9/80 work schedule gives employees a great opportunity to experience all that the region has to offer and provides a balanced work and family lifestyle. Job responsibilities for the position include:

• Apply expertise in the area of mechanical design of Electronics Packaging towards design of electronics enclosures and/or CCA's, for commercial and military aircraft applications. Applications include flight critical controls systems as well as non flight critical high reliability electronics such as cabin systems.
• Mechanical design, development and selection of hardware components for electrical assemblies utilizing fundamental mechanical engineering principles, theories and techniques.
• Interpret mechanical design requirements, customer specifications, industry and military specifications and ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the equipment.
• Perform design of high reliability electronics package enclosures, utilizing 3D CAD tools such as Creo Parametric or similar tools.
• Support mechanical design aspects of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), and Printed Wiring Boards (PWB).
• Design to meet environmental and reliability requirements typically encountered on military and commercial aircraft programs.
• Prepare and substantiate Engineering changes to released designs, and review changes written by other team members.
• Design for producibility, partnering with the Manufacturing Engineer to drive a producible and cost efficient design in the production environment.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the functions, especially manufacturing, to achieve the optimal design and manufacture of the equipment.
• Support concept designs in support of proposals on an as-needed basis.
• Develop test plans in support of Qualification, Accelerated Life testing, Stress Screening, Reliability growth, as well as Design Verification.
• Review drawings and changes to ensure suitability for the design and manufacturing of the product.
• Review and approve manufacturing instructions/plannings.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, schedule driven environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of related experience OR 11+ years of related experience
Preferred Education and Experience
At least eight (8) years of experience in Mechanical Engineering and Design of Electronics Assemblies
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Skills:

• Design of Electronics Assemblies using 3D CAD tools such as Creo Parametric or similar 3D CAD tools.
• Familiarity and experience with assembly design and metal part design in military, aircraft, or other high reliability electronics packaging environment.
• Experience with mechanical aspects of circuit card assembly and printed wiring board design in military, aircraft, or other high reliability electronics packaging environment.
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws.
• Experience with writing test plans and executing test plans for environmental testing of high reliability electronics (thermal, vibration, humidity, etc.).
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
• Exhibits sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers, suppliers.
• Working knowledge of drawing and configuration management practices.
• Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents

Preferred Skills:

1. Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices and manufacturing equipment.
2. Experience designing and routing wire harnesses within electronics enclosure and/or vehicle system.
3. Experience with mechanical aspects of HALT, HASS, and other techniques of testing structural integrity and reliability.
4. Experience recognizing and solving mechanical failure modes that occur in high reliability environments.
5. Ability to effectively lead a small team in the solution of open ended problems.
6. Ability to coach and teach others in the organization.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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.