Part-Time Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid

Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Part-Time

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a mid-level Mechanical Engineer to join our design team in Merrimack, New Hampshire! “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” is our mission, and we’re looking for engineers who share our passion in supporting a full range of first-of-its-kind technologies and equipment to protect air, land and naval warfighters on all fronts. At our Merrimack, NH site, the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions team provides next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions that provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. Join our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions factory team in Merrimack, NH, and contribute to cutting-edge technologies that protect our nation's warfighters. This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in production, testing, and sustainment work for both legacy and future EO/IR countermeasures. If you enjoy tackling complex challenges and driving continuous improvement in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for candidates who are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for continuous improvement. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, quality, and reliability of electronic products through rigorous design, analysis, and testing. In addition, the ideal candidate has experience with, and is a strong advocate of, Agile hardware development, risk-reduction prototyping, and requirements-driven design and verification. Typical duties assigned to this position: Support mechanical engineering designs, development, integration/test, and production of complex and dynamic military systems Generate 3D solid models, drawings, and documentation utilizing GD&T principles Perform tolerance analyses to assure fit & function Perform thermal, structural/stress, and modal/vibration analyses Assess designs against environmental requirements Develop prototypes and conduct test and verification efforts Partner with other engineering disciplines and operations personnel to develop solutions that adhere to DTUPC, DFT, and DFM requirements Support resolution of technical issues discovered during manufacture and test of deliverable hardware Evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical faults and issues, assessing test failures for root cause, identifying disposition/corrective actions Design test equipment to ensure the performance and integrity of manufactured products Participate in requirements development, performing technical trade studies, and evaluating technology insertion/upgrades Develop and execute test plans, which includes the integration of test solutions, and provide detailed reports on test results This role is part-time, expecting at least 20 hours per week in a hybrid format.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years experience (or 2+ years with MS ME)
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical principles, test methodologies, and the ability to work with advanced test equipment and cutting-edge technology
• Strong “hands-on” laboratory experience with instrumentation, equipment, and processes
• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Possess an understanding in the application of heat transfer principles, strength of materials, materials selection, design for vibration environments and the ability to apply those principles to unique mechanical design challenges
• Experience with mechanical engineering tools for design and analysis, including ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical, PTC Creo, MATLAB/Simulink, Siemens NX, ANSYS Icepak
• Familiarity with design, analysis, and manufacturing standards associated with complex multilayer rigid and rigid-flex CCAs
• Knowledge of engineering development processes for aero/defense industry, including designing and testing to ASTM, SAE, DO, MIL-STD-810
• A self-starter with Agile hardware development experience
• Exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Active DOD security clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.