Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Do you have a BSME and are interested in Hardware Engineering and looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to support/develop technology-leading products that really matter and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? Are you willing to be mentored in a dynamic development process? Then, help us Protect Those Who Protect Us by developing Next Generation Electronic Systems Products and Solutions. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced systems – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. We need your talent, motivation, and vision to join our team.

We are currently seeking a proactive junior mechanical engineer with diverse technical interests and capabilities for “hands-on” experience. The individual’s primary responsibilities will be to work within the engineering teams to develop hardware for military applications. The engineer will work with multi-discipline teams across BAE facilities to create advanced products for the defense of the United States. The individual should be self-starting and able to thrive in a learning environment that encourages leadership and technical growth.

Embark on an exciting future at BAE Systems with our Year One program, designed to jumpstart your engineering career. As an entry-level engineer, you'll join a curated group of peers and a dedicated program team, fostering strong connections and leadership relationships, to help your integration through this transition.

The program offers a range of activities, including team-building events, networking opportunities, training sessions, self-improvement modules, and more. You'll also have a peer mentor to guide and support you throughout your journey.

With an experienced team dedicated to your success, you'll receive the support you need to navigate your first steps in your engineering career.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Motivated self-starter and problem solver
• Detail oriented person with good time management skills to be able to prioritize problems/actions in a team environment
• Able to communicate with other engineers, operators, technicians, and managers on scope of efforts and technical solutions to problems
• Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• MS in Mechanical Engineering
• Shock and/or Vibration experience
• 3D CAD experience
• Knowledge of GD&T principles
• Familiarity with mechanical analysis tools
• Electro-Mechanical packaging
• Familiarity with standard manufacturing practices

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.

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.