Principal Mechanical Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join BAE Systems as a Mechanical Engineer to be part of a diverse and enthusiastic team who solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges and directly support the nation’s security! The Role will primarily support the 'Sentinel' Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Program replacing the aging Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM, with additional support to other BAE Systems' infrastructure related contracts with the Ordinance Team (Tennesse and Virgina), and Navy facility operations at various locations among others.

These projects represent billions of dollars in construction related planning, design, execution and sustainment activities.

The position will be based at Hill AFB, Utah with opportunity for travel to sites as needed. Join BAE Systemes', one of the largest defense contractors on the planet, giving you that ability to flex among programs, while engaging in the work that you love,

Our team is on the cutting edge of some of the newest digital engineering tools and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to meet existing warfighter requirements.

As part of these contracts, BAE Systems’ provides Advisory and Assistance Services in the areas of engineering, logistics, management, scientific analysis, and other subject matter expertise to augment and optimize management of these critical programs.

Here, we value our workforce, and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer competitive benefits.

This position offers a flexible work environment, based on a 5 / 40 schedule, with the ability to flex-time where needed to support your needs.

Make a difference doing work you can be proud of, be challenged by, and be part of a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation.

The Role

The Principal Mechanical Engineer performs one or more of the following functions :

• Work with a multi-discipline engineering team to perform plant and project engineering. Select construction materials and methods, write specifications, supervise and prepare mechanical drawings, control cost, and manage work to meet project schedules
• Perform mechanical engineering analyses for one or more of the following : steam systems, hydraulic systems, pumping / piping systems, HVAC systems, machinery design and layout, process cooling and heating systems, storage tank design and construction, vessel design and construction, inspection and repair
• Conduct inspections of existing facilities such as buildings, equipment, and pipelines to determine the integrity and safety.

Make recommendations concerning any needed modifications

• Support development of plans and schedules for the construction phase of projects ensuring that materials, equipment, and personnel will be available to meet project schedules
• Ensure that work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, and good construction practices and within cost during the execution phase
• Create detailed project proposals, scopes of work and estimates
• Review and approve design packages from equipment suppliers and design firms providing constructability input
• Execute commissioning plan and maintain documentation as needed
• Consider safety in all aspects of work and design

Location

Why Utah? You’ve got to see it to believe it! Utah is an amazing state with diverse geography, a unique culture and an exceptional quality of life.

We are located north of Salt Lake City at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. The area offers an incredible range of outdoors pursuits across the seasons including hiking, climbing, hunting, fishing, camping, boating, mountain biking, and world-class skiing at resorts that hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics and is favorably positioned to host the 2034 event.

The state is home to five amazing National Parks and an easy drive from two more; Grand Teton and Yellowstone. The Salt Lake City area offers a vast array of cultural activities and businesses including professional sports teams.

It is a western states hub for world-class, cutting-edge medical and health care. The Salt Lake International Airport is modernizing and offers easy access to just about anywhere in the world.