Mechanical Test Engineer - Production Support

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing.

And that’s exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.

Build your future at BAE Systems. As part of our Engineering Production Support team, you’ll join a diverse group of driven individuals who support production efforts for some of the US Navy’s primary weapons systems, supporting our military’s capabilities, helping to protect national security.

With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.

We are looking for an associate level Mechanical Test Engineer (ME) or Mechanical Test Engineering Technologist (MET) to build their skills within our team, supporting production test of the US Navy’s major and medium caliber gun weapon systems.

This is an exciting and dynamic job where you’ll not only work on important projects, but help advance the US Navy’s global dominance of the seas.

You will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our Louisville, KY facility. This position will report onsite on a 9 / 80 schedule (every other Friday off).

As a ME or MET with BAE Systems you will :

• Work with production personnel helping them set up and test Naval Weapons Systems
• Aid in drawing interpretations
• Work with design engineering to suggest updates and revisions to drawings
• Maintain production Test Equipment
• Help in the implementation of new test equipment and replacement equipment
• Help train production personnel in proper use of test equipment
• Learn new programming skills

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology or closely related degree and two years experience
• Possess and exhibit a level of hands-on ability
• CAD experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient technical writing ability

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience creating and executing test procedures for complex mechanical assemblies
• Experience on and trouble shooting hydraulic assemblies and systems
• Experience with Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programming
• Experience using test equipment, data acquisition units, multimeters, oscilloscopes
• Experience with Visio

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range : $68700 - $116800

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.