BAE Systems is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join its engine control production support and product sustainment team in Endicott, NY. The production support engineer will support production of engine control electronics for commercial and military applications. The candidate will regularly engage with engineers and manufacturing teams located in Endicott, NY and Fort Wayne, IN. Job responsibilities for the position include:
- Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems including field failures, component obsolescence, and cost reductions
- Design for producibility, partnering with the Manufacturing Engineer to drive a producible and cost efficient design in the production environment
- Interpret mechanical design requirements, customer specifications, industry and military specifications and ensure that all requirements are realized in the design of the equipment
- Generate and review the technical content of drawings, engineering specifications, reports and other documentation associated with the mechanical design
- Perform the writing and incorporation of engineering change notices, manage product configurations, and review changes written by other team members
- Collaborate with the manufacturing engineers to ensure the design is reliable, producible and meets the customer needs
- Support senior engineering personnel in the mechanical design, development and selection of hardware components for electrical mechanical assemblies utilizing fundamental mechanical engineering principles, theories and techniques
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support product production
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and 4 years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience
- Strong communications skills (both orally and in writing) and ability to communicate effectively at all levels and demonstrated teamwork abilities
- Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers
- Experience using state-of the-art technology, principles, tools and concepts
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, run-lists, and schematics and manufacturing instructions
- Experience with configuration management practices
- Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Design of Electronics Assemblies using 3D CAD tools such as Creo Parametric or similar 3D CAD tools
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices and manufacturing equipment
- Familiarity and experience with flight, engine or industrial controls programs
- Familiarity with support equipment development for both engineering and manufacturing
- Experience with mechanical development lifecycle and development processes and procedures
- Working knowledge of commercial and military specifications and standards related to mechanical design and documentation
- Experience recognizing and solving mechanical failure modes that occur in high reliability environments
- Ability to effectively lead a small team in the solution of open ended problems
- Analyze, evaluate, develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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 mechanical engineering and four years of relevant work experience, or equivalent experience
- Strong oral and written communication skills, teamwork, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Interpersonal skills for interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
- Experience using current technology, principles, tools, and concepts
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, run-lists, schematics, and manufacturing instructions
- Experience with configuration management practices
- Sound judgment and decision-making while complying with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
- Experience designing electronics assemblies using Creo Parametric or similar 3D CAD tools
- Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing practices and manufacturing equipment
- Familiarity with flight, engine, or industrial controls programs
- Experience developing support equipment for engineering and manufacturing
- Experience with mechanical development lifecycles and related processes and procedures
- Working knowledge of commercial and military mechanical design specifications and standards
- Experience identifying and solving mechanical failure modes in high-reliability environments
- Ability to lead a small team in solving open-ended problems
- Ability to develop and implement processes and systems within budget and schedule requirements
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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