Job Description
How does it feel to work on a team driven to make a big impact? Empowering. We believe your career should always be growing. And that's exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You'll hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protecting what really matters.
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced thermal / fluids analyst to join our team at our Minneapolis location. The primary responsibilities would be working with one or more Weapon Systems programs under the direction of a senior analyst to determine and meet their thermal / fluids analysis needs. This is a great opportunity for a graduating master's student.
As a Fluid and Thermal Sciences Analyst, you will be:

• Working with senior analyst and program engineers to determine program analysis needs and determining the appropriate analysis tools for meeting the needs.
• Driving the analysis throughout the entire process, from choosing the appropriate tools and collecting the necessary inputs to performing the simulation on internal computing assets and other computations as needed.
• Working with our internal materials group to gather or measure the needed material properties.
• Interfacing with analysts at various government sites to discuss and share analysis results.
• Providing detailed results and recommendations to the senior analyst and program engineers.
• Preparing detailed reports of the analysis process for future use of the analysis group.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering or closely related field and 2 years relevant experience or Master's Degree in closely related field.
• Demonstrated educational background or experience in fluid / thermal engineering science.
• Working familiarity with standard engineering tools such as programming languages (C++, Python) and analysis systems (Matlab).
• Ability to solve problems with incomplete input.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and respectfully work with others.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• Familiarity with Ansys tools.
• Experience with laboratory testing and instrumentation.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Current Secret Clearance preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570 - $128480
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 naval 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.