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Mechanical Engineer (Hybrid)

Lensa
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025
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.

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. 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 missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems

In Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions, we design and manufacture state-of-the-art systems and technology that enable our customers to execute their precision strike missions.

Looking for an exciting career that utilizes your boundless creativity, technical innovation, and leadership skills? We re looking for engineers who share our passion in developing industry-leading navigation technologies and equipment to protect our warfighters on all fronts.

The Navigation & Sensors Solution business within BAE Systems is looking for a Mechanical Engineer with a passion for engineering and the desire to be part of an innovative, dedicated team responsible for designing, developing, and testing of industry-leading navigation products. The Navigation & Sensor Solutions business is located at a newly constructed facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where you will become part of a Hardware Engineering Team developing the latest Modernized M-Code GPS Receivers and navigation products for defense programs. We are developing the technology of tomorrow. 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 the 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 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

  • Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify and document hardware of moderate to high complexity for the GPS Hardware product lines.
  • Ensure proper packaging of systems to obtain optimal thermal and structural design
  • Contribute to hardware engineering requirements capture and analysis in area of domain expertise
  • Support root-cause-analysis and technical investigations for Navigation and Sensor Systems designs
  • Participate in cross-functional team efforts in integration, pre-qualification and qualification for products and sub-systems of moderate to high complexity
  • Provide mechanical engineering design support to manufacturing staff and operators

Who You Are

  • 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
  • You possess excellent communication skills, including the ability to write technical material and present to customers and mid-level managers

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must have 2 years of experience working in Mechanical Design
  • Proficient in a 3D CAD solid modeling software package (SolidWorks and/or UG NX preferred)
  • Familiar with both thermal and structural testing and analysis

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with FEA software package (ANSYS preferred)
  • Experience with military aerospace testing standards
  • Experience with plastics and potting materials
  • Familiar with 3D printing equipment and processes

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

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.

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