Senior Mechanical Engineer (Design/Analysis)

Job Description
Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! This opening is included as part of our September 2026 Defense Electronics Engineering Hiring Event. While we encourage all interested professionals to apply, please note that this is a selection-based interview event for candidates whose skills and experience match our hiring needs. If your background and skill set match these needs, we will reach out with next steps. If selected for an interview, specific opportunities based on your interests, experience, and skill set will be discussed with the hiring team. For candidates not local to the northern New Jersey area, virtual interviews will be accommodated.
We are seeking a proven leader with Mechanical Engineering and Finite Element Analysis experience to support the development of our next generation of Electronic Systems at our site in Totowa, NJ. This is state-of-the-art work surrounded by talented and dedicated professionals that embrace the challenge.
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.
Key Responsibilities:

• Perform / assess detailed design and analyses, including thermal and structural, using both classical and finite element methods
• Create and post-process Finite Element Models (FEM) ranging from sub-component level to the system level using Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX, NASTRAN, Ansys Mechanical, and Ansys Icepak.
• Generate/ assess designs against environmental requirements and generate prototypes for test and verification efforts
• Develop robust and novel thermal/structural hardware solutions to meet demanding customer requirements
• Generate / assess 3D solid models, utilize GD&T principles, and perform tolerance analyses to ensure fit and function
• Lead multi-discipline, state-of-the- art hardware teams through hardware engineering design and development
• Lead critical design review activities for program success
• Employ your expertise, decision skills, and independent judgment in technical areas
• Communicate essential information and coordinate with other engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management
• Support program capture and proposal teams with hardware baselines that include development and cost/schedule estimates

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 4+ years' experience in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong background in mechanical engineering with expertise in CAD design tools and Finite Element Analysis
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience working with integrated military electronic hardware and related test equipment
• Ability to work individually and in small team environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to execute complex projects

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• 4+ years' experience with PTC Creo (formerly Pro/Engineer)
• 4+ years' experience with ANSYS Mechanical, Icepak, and/or Electronics Desktop for both structural and thermal analysis of airborne electronics hardware
• 4+ years' experience with Siemens Simcenter 3D/NX and/or NASTRAN
• Knowledge/experience with manufacturing, production, and sustainment of mechanical systems and hardware
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE) / Model Based Definition (MBD) / Digital Engineering
• Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105827 - $179906
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, Inc.
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.
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.