General Dynamics

Advanced Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics$136K — $144K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 5 years experience or Master's degree with 3 years experience
  • Department of Defense Secret security clearance required at hire
  • U.S. citizenship required due to work nature
  • Experience with structural analysis and related software tools
  • Familiarity with engineering standards and codes is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural analysis for design and development of mechanical systems
  • Develop hardware components and assemblies to meet program initiatives
  • Participate in prototyping and testing of designs
  • Prepare and present technical briefings on analysis results
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams on various tasking

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development
  • Research-oriented work with award-winning teams
  • Flexible schedules with an option for every other Friday off
  • Competitive benefits including 401k matching and paid parental leave
  • Health and wellness programs, and various employee resource groups
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Structural-Mechanical Engineer for Intelligence Systems, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis using applicable material resources, methods, and standards; perform design and development of mechanical systems; and carry out other tasks as required and assigned. Our program offers opportunity to see your designs from concept through development to use in operational environments, often with hands-on participation via prototyping and testing. Work products include structural systems, specialized tools, hardware components, assemblies, and prototypes supporting both program technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: high attention to detail in structural analysis of assemblies and components fabricated from a range of materials; capabilities in machine design and engineering analysis; developing innovative solutions to unique problems; ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment with an open mind to unconventional design approaches; and experience with material and component testing to verify design fitness.

 

What sets you apart:

  • Structural, civil, and/or mechanical background with a demonstrated proficiency in structural analysis via basic hand calculations in addition to use of one or more design and analysis software tools as required by the task
  • Experience with preparation and presentation of technical briefings to communicate analysis results, technical trades, design requirements and specifications, and ability to make technical recommendations to customer technical and management staff
  • Familiarity with engineering standards and codes – ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc. – is a plus
  • Experience with our current CAD and analysis tools – Ansys, Plaxis, Inventor, Revit – is a plus
  • Demonstrated proficiency in hardware design, modeling, manufacturing and testing is a plus
  • Hands-on construction experience and interest/ability to fabricate physical proof-of-concept mock-ups in a shop/highbay environment makes you a great match
  • Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise
  • Willingness to travel to offsite locations in support of system training and testing is a plus
  • Current Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) registration – not required but welcomedMinimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire required – TS/SCI with poly is a plus

Our Commitment to You:

  • An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
  • Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
  • Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
  • Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

 

Workplace Options:This position is fully on-site due to the nature of program work and facility infrastructure.

Work will be performed at the GDMS facility in Herndon, Virginia.

Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $136,837.00 - USD $144,320.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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Size
103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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