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About the Role
BAE Systems is seeking a proactive Principal Optical - Mechanical Engineer with analytical capabilities and demonstrated technical expertise. This individual will provide leadership and support to the design, development, integration/test, and production of dynamic optomechanical military systems. The engineer will work closely with hardware integrated into a variety of complex IR technology products including lasers, receivers, sensors, as well as multi-axis beam directors/gimbals.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and support to the design, development, integration/test, and production of dynamic optomechanical military systems.
- Work closely with hardware integrated into a variety of complex IR technology products including lasers, receivers, sensors, as well as multi-axis beam directors/gimbals.
- Leadership of HW engineering teams in the design & development of military systems
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years experience (5+ years with a masters degree)
- Demonstrated experience in product development and support of DoD military electronics equipment
- Working experience with lasers, receivers, fiber optics, and/or related IR technologies
- Solid fundamentals of mechanical design, analysis, and documentation principles
- Experience with state-of-the-art mechanical engineering development software tools (FEA, CAD)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including development of engineering documentation and presentations
- Motivated self-starter and problem solver with proven experience executing in multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong computer skills in basic MS office and technical programs
- Knowledge of engineering development processes
- Eligible to obtain a DOD Security Clearance
Skills
- Mechanical design
- Mechanical analysis
- Documentation
- FEA
- CAD
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- MS office
- Technical programs
- Optomechanical designs & developments
- MIL specs & standards
- Industry standards including ASTM, SAE, DO
- Design/development of active motion controlled hardware
- Design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies
- ANSYS Workbench/Mechanical
- PTC Creo
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Siemens NX
- ANSYS Icepak
- Design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Onsite 3 days per week
Experience Level
- Principal
- 6 years work experience
- 7+ years experience
- 5+ years with a masters degree
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master's Degree
About the Company
- 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.