Advanced Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • VA-Herndon, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer for Intelligence Systems, you will be responsible for performing design and development of mechanical systems, lead development of strategic small to mid-size task elements within larger projects, effectively communicate analysis results, design requirements, trade results 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 specialized tools, structural systems, 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 machine design and engineering analysis; structural analysis of assemblies and components fabricated from a range of materials; 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: Mechanical engineering background with a demonstrated proficiency in hardware design, modeling, manufacturing and testing. Experience with preparation and presentation of technical briefings to communicate analysis results, technical trades, design requirements and specifications, and recommendations to customer technical and management staff 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 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 Experience with our current CAD and analysis tools – Inventor, Revit, Ansys… – is a plus Familiarity with engineering standards and codes – ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc. – is a plus Minimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire required, TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• high attention to detail in machine design and engineering analysis
• structural analysis of assemblies and components fabricated from a range of materials
• developing innovative solutions to unique problems
• ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment with an open mind to unconventional design approaches
• experience with material and component testing to verify design fitness
• Mechanical engineering background with a demonstrated proficiency in hardware design, modeling, manufacturing and testing.
• Experience with preparation and presentation of technical briefings to communicate analysis results, technical trades, design requirements and specifications, and recommendations to customer technical and management staff
• 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
• 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
• Experience with our current CAD and analysis tools – Inventor, Revit, Ansys… – is a plus
• Familiarity with engineering standards and codes – ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc. – is a plus
• Minimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire required, TS/SCI with polygraph is preferred

Responsibilities

• performing design and development of mechanical systems
• lead development of strategic small to mid-size task elements within larger projects
• effectively communicate analysis results, design requirements, trade results and carry out other tasks as required and assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees