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, you will be on the forefront of energetics technology and working alongside some of the industry's best top talent. We are currently hiring an experienced Mechanical Engineer that can see the big picture to support design and construction of multi-million dollar modernization programs at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TH.

　　Here, we value our workforce, and their well-being. We prioritize safety, work life balance, and offer competitive benefits. Whether it's a flexible work schedule or career development opportunities, you'll find it with us. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of, challenged, and part of a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation.

　　In this role, you will be responsible for mechanical engineering and technical tasks to support design and construction of multi-million dollar modernization programs. Your work will include planning, design, analysis, and engineering inputs into the construction and maintenance of chemical plant facilities. You will take process flow diagrams created by chemical engineers to specify mechanical equipment that meet required temperature and pressure ranges. You will provide technical oversight during the actual field installation and commissioning of equipment.

　　This position requires a high degree of technical competence regarding the broad application of mechanical engineering principles to the development of new capabilities and/or solutions to customers challenging modernization problems.

　　You will perform one or more of the following mechanical engineering 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

　　BAE Systems helps protect those who protect us. At our R&D and manufacturing facility at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN we do this by developing safer energetics for our government and commercial customers. Radford AAP has provided high quality energetics for our soldiers since WWII and will continue to push the frontier of energetic material synthesis and manufacturing with your help. Learn more about this area of our business at www.baesystems.com/OSIjobs.

　　Required Education, Experience, & Skills

　　Bachelor s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. We may consider a closely related degree.

　　Typically Six (6) years related experience including design, construction, and commissioning.

　　Broad mechanical engineering experience in at least one of these areas: Tank and Vessel Design, Machine Design, or Pumps and Piping System Design.

　　Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as ASME 31.3, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel.

　　Working knowledge of mechanical design software for efficient production of engineering work (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Inventor, etc.).

　　Ability to direct design teams and external design firms and create required engineering documentation using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project.

　　Ability to interface effectively with site operations and maintenance teams.

　　Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

　　Professional Engineering License

　　Pipe Stress Analysis using Caesar II

　　Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics (Caesar II, Fathom, Arrow, etc.)

　　Experience in the design and construction of chemical manufacturing facilities that involve the use of acids, bases, and solvents for the production of energetic materials.

　　Pay Information

　　Full-Time Salary Range: $89280 - $151740

　　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.

　　Principal Mechanical Engineer

　　97636BR

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