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Mechanical Designer – MCAD (Hybrid)

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/14/2025

Job Description
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Join us at our brand-new location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have a Design Drafting background, then this is the place to be. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag".

See what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –
from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land,
sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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 mission: “We Protect Those
Who Protect Us®.” BAE Systems continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provided enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide. Leading the way in GPS, our array of products and systems cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Our Engineers and Designers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless.

The Role: In this role, you will:
  • Utilize computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to design components, systems, portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve production
  • Support mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design efforts from conceptual layouts through detailed design
  • Conduct design trade studies, volume packaging and tolerance analysis
  • Plan, execute, develop, release and control of product definition data (engineering models and drawings)
  • Perform Change Orders as required
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely

Who you are:
  • You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • You are a problem solver with diverse technical capabilities
  • You’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
  • You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster
*Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Work within a broader program team, capable of communicating across functional boundaries
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
  • Familiar with standard manufacturing practices for the efficient fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies
  • Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner and produce detailed, clear and concise technical documentation
  • US Citizenship is required
  • Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Design Drafting Associate's Degree and 5 years of Designer role experience
  • Familiarity with comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement and manufacturing
  • Experience with Dassault Systemes ENOVIA PDM
  • Experience with GD&T, Military Standards and ASME Standards
  • Experience working in Siemens NX. Have a solid foundation in creating and modifying parts, assemblies and drawings. Or proficient in other 3D tool(s) with ambition to learn.
  • Proficient with technical data packages and engineering drawings
  • Proficient with electro-mechanical defense electronics. (Designing chassis, cables, assemblies, etc.)
  • Active DoD security clearance


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $57866 - $98372

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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