Mechanical Engineer

Job Description
What’s it like working for a company that delivers life-saving products and services to our nation’s military? Humbling. As part of our Ordnance Systems team in Radford, VA, you will be working alongside some of the industry's top talent on the forefront of energetics technology.

As a member of the Facilities team, the Engineer will be responsible for supporting our Maintenance, Utilities and Manufacturing operations at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in southwestern Virginia. The Facilities Engineer will be responsible for evaluating current processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within the production process. In this role, you will provide real-time support, guidance, and direction to maintenance and utilities personnel. As a Facilities Engineer, you will work closely with other Facilities, Reliability, Process and Modernization Engineers on key projects and initiatives. You will troubleshooting equipment issues, lead root cause investigations and determine appropriate preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Facilities support will include:

• Providing reliability engineering support to our Maintenance and Utilities Departments
• Assist in developing new and redline existing Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams
• Provide technical support to meet maintenance and production schedules in accordance with quality standards, safety requirements, and regulatory standards
• Facilitate and/or guide improvement projects, maintenance projects, and aid in process troubleshooting
• Author, maintain and update necessary maintenance craftsmen procedures & assist with training when applicable
• Assist in developing cost estimates for new/existing products and projects
• Collaborate and function in a multidiscipline team-based environment
• Coordinate with your Process Engineering peers in their respective production areas
• Interact with customers and suppliers
• Lead/support Process Hazard Analysis for new and existing processes
• Support Environmental Risk Management Plan and the Process Safety Management program
• Interact and aid modernization projects
• Develop and implement quality, safety, environmental, and process improvement
• Provide Engineering support across multi-discipline industrial operations
• Develop scopes of work, provide design information and prepare cost estimates for maintenance, process, reliability and modernization engineering efforts
• Provide technical support to area/craft maintenance and utilities departments as needed

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 3 years work experience
• Work experience in maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and industrial infrastructure
• Capable of developing designs, drawings, SOWs, and equipment specifications
• Shall be able to provide tech support for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, power generation, and general engineering
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate ideas and instructions
• Understanding of preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of explosives and chemical industry hazards
• General knowledge of EPA and OHSA industry standards
• Microsoft Office knowledge and experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Mechanical, Civil, Structural Engineer with 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, repair and design
• Familiarity with EPA Risk Management (40 CFR 168.73) and/or OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119(j)) - Mechanical Integrity
• Experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance methods
• Possesses computer competencies in CAD software

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922

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.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Salary : $88,189 - $149,922