What's it like working for an innovative company that takes on some of the world's most important challenges? Rewarding. Our reputation is built on delivering quality products that meet our customer's standards and help protect U.S. service members. We rely on our team of engineers to help make it possible. BAE Systems is seeking a Test Engineer for our site in Sterling Heights, MI.
In this role you will support product development, integration and testing to verify requirements on tracked and wheeled military vehicle platforms in a prototype shop floor and field environment. This position will work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and travel 10-25% to support field tests.
As a Test Engineer, you will:
- Analyze test requirements, decompose them, and develop test plans
- Execute tests and generate test reports
- Conduct vehicle (system) level testing, including software/hardware verification testing in a lab environment
- Analyze data and troubleshoot issues on vehicles
- Design and set up test environments, including fixtures, control systems, monitoring tools, and instrumentation
- Perform component-level testing, including vibration, shock, thermal, hydraulic, airflow, electrical, limit/ultimate loading, and cyclic tests
- Perform vehicle-level developmental performance testing, including instrumented automotive, structural, powertrain, suspension, thermal, electrical, and hydraulic tests
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Typically a bachelor's degree in engineering. We may consider additional experience in lieu of a degree. Core engineering background in Mechanical or Mechatronics preferred.
- Ability to operate as well as perform in-vehicle testing and troubleshooting of combat vehicles
- Initiative and leadership.
- Mechanical aptitude with hands-on abilities and strong troubleshooting skills.
- Must work well independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to provide clear direction and guidance and/or execute on given direction from others.
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with CAN Bus and/or MIL-STD-1553 Bus, and familiarity with monitoring and analysis tools.
- Experience with correlating data from disparate sources-such as software logs, electrical signals, and mechanical telemetry-to identify the origin of a system-level anomaly or issue.
- System or component level integration and testing experience including instrumentation and data acquisition setup, and data analysis.
- Advanced data processing, analysis, and presentation (MATLAB, VBA, etc).
- Ability to travel for up to a month at a time.
- Veterans with applicable training/experience are highly encouraged to apply. #LI-Onsite #LI-JR1
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921
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, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics; equivalent experience may be considered
- Ability to operate and perform in-vehicle testing and troubleshooting of combat vehicles
- Initiative and leadership
- Mechanical aptitude, hands-on ability, and strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide clear direction and guidance or execute direction from others
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Experience with CAN Bus or MIL-STD-1553 Bus and monitoring or analysis tools
- Experience correlating software logs, electrical signals, and mechanical telemetry to identify system anomalies
- System- or component-level integration and testing experience, including instrumentation, data acquisition setup, and data analysis
- Advanced data processing, analysis, and presentation experience using MATLAB, VBA, or similar tools
- Ability to travel for up to one month at a time
BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is broad with medical, dental, and vision options, plus mental health and EAP resources, and U.S. eligibility that can begin quickly. Materials also reference wellbeing programs designed to support employees and their families.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) savings plan with company match information highlighted in benefits summaries. Global materials also reference pension contributions in some regions, indicating solid long-term financial support.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and back-up child and elder care for U.S. employees. Family resources and caregiving support are emphasized across benefit materials.
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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