Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural/Thermal Analysis

Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer with strong skills in structural analysis, thermal analysis, and finite element analysis (FEA) to support a wide range of products across the BAE Systems Aerospace and Mission Systems segment. This is a fulltime analysis position focused on structural and thermal modeling, simulation, and engineering assessment. This role supports multiple business areas and includes work on electronics, EO/IR systems, RF components, precision mechanisms, and missioncritical hardware.

As part of the Mechanical Analysis Capability Group , you will join a crosssector team of fulltime analysts who apply advanced engineering and simulation methods to understand, model, and predict mechanical behavior across diverse product lines. Senior candidates will provide technical leadership for complex analysis challenges and influence early architecture and major design decisions. Candidates who enjoy handson analysis, modeling, and practical engineering judgment will excel in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expertlevel technical leadership for complex structural and thermal analysis challenges, influencing early architecture and major design decisions.

• Define analysis objectives and approaches for ambiguous or firstofkind technical problems with minimal guidance.

• Perform structural and thermal analyses using both classical engineering methods and industrystandard FEA tools.

• Create and postprocess finite element models from componentlevel to systemlevel using tools such as Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX, NASTRAN, Ansys Mechanical, and Ansys Icepak.

• Execute modal, vibration, shock, static, steadystate, and transient thermal analyses.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to optimize system performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Lead analysis planning and technical reviews; mentor and guide junior engineers across programs.

• Communicate analysis results, technical recommendations, and risk assessments to internal and external stakeholders.

• Support program execution both onsite and remotely. This is a Hybrid role that requires at least 50% onsite presence.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience

• Demonstrated experience in FEA, modal and vibration analysis, shock, and static analysis of structures

• Experience performing steady-state and transient heat transfer modeling

• Ability to simplify complex problems into efficient analysis approaches that provide clear, actionable feedback.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in both onsite and remote team environments.

• Eligibility to obtain a DoD Security Clearance at the Secret level

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.

• Experience with industry standard pre/post processors such as Simcenter 3D, Femap, ANSYS Workbench, ANSYS Mechanical, Hypermesh, etc.

• Experience with solvers such as NASTRAN, Abaqus, ANSYS, LS-Dyna, RADIOSS, Optistruct, etc.

• Knowledge of structural and thermal design of electronics

• Familiarity with composite materials and printed circuit board technologies

• Experience evaluating structural fatigue and solder joint reliability (creep, vibration fatigue, shock).

• Familiarity with STOP analysis (Structural, Thermal, Optical Performance) using tools such as SigFit

• Active Secret clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Structural/Thermal Analysis

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