Power Electronics Packaging Engineer

Are you a Mechanical Engineer with 6 to 20+ years of experience within Power Electronics Packaging and looking for the next step to grow your career? Do you want to design technology leading products that really matter and be a part of a cause greater than yourself? The Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) business is experiencing unprecedented growth. Our new state of the art development center in Austin, Texas is the home for our next generation technical solutions. Engineers will develop flight and mission-critical products for more than 170 commercial and military customers. You will have the opportunity to help design and develop the next generation: Fly-By-Wire Flight Controls, Aircraft Engine Controls, Ground Vehicle Power Management Systems, Aircraft Electrification Systems, Advanced Air Mobility Systems, Autonomous Flight Systems, Flight Deck Systems, Cabin Management Systems, Weapon Control Systems, and Mission Systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft and vehicle manufacturers.

Candidates for this position can expect to work in mid-size teams that are cooperative, dependable, and supportive, working both co-located in a hybrid environment and geographically distributed. Cultural and behavioral principles are a special part of our engineering organization, and we are looking for team players who will support our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

When you become a member of our team, you will work across multiple disciplines and collaborate with Systems, Software, Test, and Operations during all phases of the Product Development Lifecycle. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared mission on delivering world class products to our commercial and military customers. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment and 9/80 work schedule. Our company is part of the community, and driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

These roles involve a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work and will take the form of a hybrid work schedule, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Typical duties include (based on experience):

• Apply expertise in the area of mechanical design of Electronics Packaging towards design of electronics enclosures and/or CCA’s, for commercial and military aircraft applications.
• Mechanical design, development and selection of hardware components for electrical assemblies utilizing fundamental mechanical engineering principles, theories and techniques.
• Perform design of high reliability electronics package enclosures, utilizing 3D CAD tools such as Creo Parametric or similar tools.
• Design to meet environmental and reliability requirements typically encountered on military and commercial aircraft programs.
• Design for producibility, partnering with the Manufacturing Engineer to drive a producible and cost efficient design in the production environment.
• Drive design improvements with an understanding of Structural and Thermal Analysis (boundary conditions/results)
• Develop test plans in support of Qualification, Accelerated Life testing, Stress Screening, Reliability growth, as well as Design Verification.
• Use familiarity with High Power / High Voltage to implement proper design considerations

Come build your career with us at BAE Systems, in one of the fastest growing metropolitan cities in the US – Austin, Texas – where there is exciting work, a great place to live and the people are warm and friendly.

To learn more about BAE Systems Controls and Avionics Solutions check us out at;
http://www.baesystems-ps.com/interactive/cas.htm

This role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work and will take the form of a hybrid work schedule, with time split between working onsite and remotely.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
The following education, skills and experiences are required in order to be considered for the role.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field, and minimum of 6 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Ability to work effectively on a team either on-site or remotely. Opportunity is Hybrid.
• Willingness to perform a wide variety of related task
• Working knowledge of drawing and configuration management practices.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
The below experiences and skills are preferred but NOT required to be qualified for this position. This position is open for a range of career levels and BAE Systems will work with candidates to find a role that best aligns to their experiences.

• Familiarity with military and/or commercial standards
• Proven ability to effectively lead a small team in the solution of open ended problems.
• Proven ability to coach and teach others in the organization.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $111,000.00 - $189,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Compensation package:

• Signing bonus
• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 6 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Austin, TX 78753: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78753