Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Checking Specialist for our Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) business area. CEMA is focused on next-generation threat detection, countermeasure, and attack solutions to provide customers with full-spectrum electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. The checking position we are seeking to fill will be assigned to work in the Austin, Texas area full-time on-site with the potential of transitioning to ~50% hybrid.
Basic Job Function:Ensure engineering product definition (drawings, associated design models, Bills of material, etc.) meets all contract and company requirements before releasing to production control.
Provide support on our countermeasures-based products and other challenging technologies. You will be part of a Design & Drafting Community working with the latest CAD Technology and Processes who are always forward planning with Industry professionals to define future of CAD and product definition capabilities as well as its support of Digital Engineering via 3D Model Based Definition. You also will advance your technical skills while performing your assigned responsibilities on development projects and supporting our existing product portfolio.
The individual selected for this position will be an experienced Mechanical Design Drafting Checker who is a problem solver with diverse technical capabilities, sound design and drafting checking skills, and geometrical tolerance fundamentals. The requirements assigned to this position, while under the guidance of Program and Engineering Leadership, include the following:
- Capable of reviewing engineering data in CREO Parametric (Pro/E).
- Proficient reading and understanding Engineering Drawings and Bills of Material.
- Experienced dimensioning and tolerancing IAW ASME Y14.5.
- Experienced with drawing types IAW ASME Y14.24.
- Experienced with drawing practices IAW ASME Y14.100.
- Able to review and evaluate tolerance analysis.
- Able to professionally provide feedback and recommendations on drawing and design improvements.
- Familiar working with a formal Product Lifecycle Data Management System (PLMS)
- Able to collaborate with Drafters, Designers, Engineers, Manufacturers and Suppliers.
- Work on SAP/SAR or similar closed programs on-site in secure areas when/if needed.
- Effective Communicator, both verbally and written.
Required Skills and Education- An Associate's Degree or higher, and 12+ years' Design Drafting experience with 2+ years dedicated to Checking function; or
- 15 years' Design Drafting experience with 3+ years' dedicated to Checking function
- Active DoD Security Clearance
Preferred Skills and Education- An Associate's Degree or higher and 15+ years' Design Drafting experience with 2+ years dedicated to Checking function; or
- 20 years' Design Drafting experience with 3+ years' dedicated to Checking function
- Experience with CREO Parametric (Pro/Engineer)
- Experience with Dassault Systems 3D Experience PLM
- Experience with electro/mechanical packaging
- Experienced with defense electronics. (Designing Chassis', Card Cages, Backplanes, Cables, Harnesses, Assemblies, Optical systems, etc.)
- Expert with Y14.5 GD&T, ASME Y14.5-1994 or later, and all facets of dimensioning and tolerancing
- Proficient in researching and understanding Military and Commercial Specifications.
- Expert reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings
Benefits InformationEmployee 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
