Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician IV

View this video View our Career Video Length: 2:39 min BAE Systems Armament Systems (AS) is the leading source of major caliber gun system solutions for the U.S. armed forces, and a key supplier of launching systems for the U.S. Navy. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Armament Systems supports its customers with over 2,000 employees located at production facilities in California, Colorado, Kentucky, and South Dakota, and product support and engineering facilities in California, Florida, New Jersey, and Virginia. General Summary: Documents test procedures, conducts a variety of product, prototype or laboratory testing. Analyzes and reports test results. Assists in building, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating test/laboratory equipment. Prepares samples for prototype or laboratory testing. Fabricates mechanical, electrical or plastic parts. Typical Work Days are M-Th 10 hours per day, but candidate must be willing to work in excess of 60 hours per week for extended periods. Basic Qualifications: 1. Mechanic/Mechanical related knowledge and skills, including Machinist/Welding Skills and Mechanical aptitude - Drives (gears, bearings, bushings, chains, belts, cables), force, torque, thrust, springs (beam, coil, torsion), mechanisms, linkages, fluids, heat transfer, cooling, hydraulics/pneumatics 2. Ability to troubleshoot and identify problems with mechanical hardware 3. Fabrication and assembly skills and equipment - Machine tools, hand tools, power tools, precision measurement tools, prototype assembly practices, rigging, lifting, boring, drilling and tapping, lapping, doweling, lock-wiring, shimming, grinding, inspections 4. Communications - written and verbal - Lead development of test procedures, reports and briefings - Brief test results to Team and Customer 5. Lead mechanical maintenance, repairs and upgrades, and support execution of system tests and demonstrations 6. Travel as required to plant and other field sites for mechanical support, test execution, implementation of repairs and installation of engineering changes Desired: 1. Military Background 2. Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and identify problems with armored vehicles, automated equipment, heavy machinery, mobile or aerospace equipment, including PMCS and asset configuration management 3. Computer-based hardware and software (CAD/CAE - Pro-E or AutoCAD), spreadsheets, graphics, drawings, charts) 4. Materials Knowledge - Metals, alloys, non-orthotropic materials, polymers, elastomers, adhesives, lubricants, solvents, ablatives, propellants, explosives, coatings (removal, replacement, compatibilities) "Based on years of experience we may consider a candidate at a higher level." People are the greatest asset in any Company ...BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential.We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture.Join us ... To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE Learn about BAE Systems  |  View all BAE Systems opportunities  |