MCAD Designer

MCAD Designer

Cedar Rapids

Iowa

United States

Job Description

Join us at our brand-new location in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Navigation and Sensor Systems organization is a growing business area developing the next generation of advanced military navigation systems. If you have a Design Drafting background, then this is the place to be. Pilots may fly aircraft, but our navigation systems create the route and keep those pilots on course. What are you waiting for! Come be part of the immediate solution in Cedar Rapids and "plant your flag". 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®.” BAE Systems continues to build on a strong history of providing navigation equipment to meet the evolving needs of commercial and military users. Our navigation solutions provided enhanced situational awareness and pinpoint accuracy for airborne and surface missions worldwide. Leading the way in GPS, our array of products and systems cover airborne, precision-guided munitions, ground handheld receivers and embedded applications. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. Our Engineers and Designers are the lifeblood of our company and we’re more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. In this role, you will:

• Utilize Siemens NX to design components, systems, portions of systems and modify existing designs to develop or improve production
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical hardware design efforts from conceptual layouts through detailed design
• Conduct design trade studies, volume packaging and tolerance analysis
• Plan, execute, develop, release and control of product definition data (engineering models and drawings)
• Perform Change Orders as required
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format , with time split between working onsite and remotely

Who you are:

• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are a problem solver with diverse technical capabilities
• You’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to get the job done
• You are always looking for ways to do things better and faster

Postal Code

52404

Job Family

Design

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Confidential

Shift

1st Shift

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Must have an associate’s degree or higher
• Must be able to work within a broader program team, capable of communicating across functional boundaries
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate in a professional manner and produce detailed, clear and concise technical documentation
• Must be capable of obtaining a U.S. DoW Secret security clearance

Preferred Skills and Education

• Design Drafting Associate's Degree and 3+ years of Designer role experience
• Familiarity with comprehensive design process including conceptual development, physical design, support to procurement and manufacturing
• Experience with Dassault Systemes ENOVIA PDM
• Experience with GD&T, Military Standards and ASME Standards
• Experience working in Siemens NX. Have a solid foundation in creating and modifying parts, assemblies and drawings. Or proficient in other 3D tool(s) with ambition to learn.
• Proficient with technical data packages and engineering drawings
• Proficient with electro-mechanical defense electronics. (Designing chassis, cables, assemblies, etc.)
• Familiar with standard manufacturing practices for the efficient fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies
• Active DoW security clearance

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.

Department

1HC_ES PS3 Engineering

Company

BAE_BAE SYSTEMS Info&Elec Sys Intg

Posting Requirements

Internal/External

Job Category

Engineering & Technology

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Business Area

Precision Strike & Sensing Solutions

Physical location of the job

Hybrid

Salary Max Point

100339

Salary Min Point

59023

Union Job

None

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes