**Job Description** Our growing business is located in the Greater Binghamton area which is home to several sports teams, shopping centers, a growing downtown, the State University of New York at Binghamton, several large healthcare employers and some of New York s top- ranked school districts. The area enjoys a rich heritage with multiple diverse communities with local cuisine and festival celebrations. From the area to an hour out there is access to hiking, skiing, lakes, waterparks, casinos, golfing, camping and vineyards. A 9/80 work schedule gives employees a great opportunity to experience all that the region has to oer and provides a balanced work and family lifestyle. We want your talent to support activities for complex avionics electronics systems in our growing avionics business areas. Controls and Avionics Solutions provides flight and mission- critical products to more than 170 commercial and military customers around the world.Our US Controls and Avionics Solutions products include fly-by-wire flight controls, pilot controls (inceptor systems), full authority digital engine controls (FADEC), power management systems, flight deck systems, cabin management systems, weapon controls, autonomous flight systems, and mission systems for the world's most prominent commercial and military aircraft manufacturers. **_Engineers at our Endicott NY location support the following two Business Area s_** Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS): In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop the next generation of avionics whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, full authority digital engine controls, or power management. **http://www.baesystems-ps.com/interactive/cas.htm** Power & Propulsion Solutions (PPS): In Power & Propulsion Solutions, we re involved with everything from providing efficient, power management on military vehicles to developing eco-friendly, hybrid and electric systems for the commercial world. Be part of a team that is helping to keep the air we breathe much cleaner. **https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/product/hybridrive-propulsion-systems** As a Product Design Engineer, you would be playing a role in any of our 2 key business areas collaborating with a team of designers supporting a variety of designs whether it be within our heavy truck, transit bus customers or avionics customers including the support of aircraft electrification efforts. **In this Principal Product Design Engineer opportunity, you will make impacts in the following ways:** + Assist in the development of a complex designs involved in electronics that support avionics, transit bus or heavy-duty truck applications + Summarize analytical results, and present as appropriate. + Interface with internal operations, other engineering disciplines, and suppliers + Resolve complex design challenges and establish a finalized design approach + Establish and maintain eective relationships with stakeholders across the functions, from suppliers to BAE manufacturing, to achieve the optimal design and manufacture of the product. + Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline with 8 years related experience. + Must have keen interest in solving highly complex design challenges with battery cell packaging. + Experience in resolving Thermal Runaway, Cell Venting, Charging/Discharging Thermal Impacst, ect. + Knowledge of vendor capabilities that have innovative techniques within the field of resolving battery cell technical challenges. + Knowledge in electronics packaging for high voltage/high power designs. + Understanding of Thermal/Structural analysis and design impacts. + Understanding of lightweight materials (i.e composites) and manufacturing processes. + Requires excellent communication skills. Support schedule, budget, and technical discussions with manufacturers, customers, engineers, and all levels of management. + Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities, and thrive in a fast paced, schedule driven environment. + Exhibit sound interpersonal skills when interfacing and coordinating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers. + Ability to take ownership of Design-To-Cost (DTC) objectives in order to optimize overall final price targets **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s Degree in MechanicalEngineering and 8 years of related experience. + Experience with Battery Cell Packaging + Experience with High Voltage/High Power Electronics Packaging + Understanding of DO-311 Certifications + Knowledge of particular vendors within battery cell packaging. + Knowledge of 3D CAD software tools. + Understanding of Thermal/Structural Analysis **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700 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 Product Design Engineer** **107922BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression