Job DescriptionJob 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
full-time 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 mission-critical hardware.
As part of the
Mechanical Analysis Capability Group, you will join a cross-sector team of full-time analysts who apply advanced engineering and simulation methods to understand, model, and predict mechanical behavior across diverse product lines. Candidates who enjoy hands-on analysis, modeling, and practical engineering judgment will excel in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform structural and thermal analyses using both classical engineering methods and industry-standard FEA tools.
- Build and post-process finite element models ranging from component-level to full system-level using tools such as Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX, NASTRAN, Ansys Mechanical, and Ansys Icepak.
- Execute modal, random vibration, shock, static, steady-state, and transient heat-transfer analyses.
- Collaborate with design engineers across Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, and Systems disciplines to optimize designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Partner with program teams to plan and execute analysis activities; provide technical leadership and guide junior engineers when needed.
- Document and present analysis results to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support programs both onsite and remotely. This is a Hybrid role requiring at least 50% onsite presence
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 4+ 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 Skills and Education- Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 4+ 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.
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.
