Advanced Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
As a mechanical engineer for General Dynamics Mission Systems, Undersea Mission Solutions, you’ll be a member of and may lead a cross functional team responsible for the development of electronic and mechanical packaging design, and validation, including: structural and thermal analysis, shock and vibration, and design for manufacturability. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Demonstrated documentation experience — procedures, specifications, design packages, and engineering reports Create, review, and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and design rationale Working knowledge of computer aided design tools (3D, 2D, layout), such as Creo Experience with small form factor, high power electromechanical elements Self-starting, detail-focused, problem solver Experience with high-pressure applications, including sealing technologies. Structural analysis experience using Ansys What sets you apart: Proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings Strong knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards Creative thinker capable of leading a team in the preparation of project design, testing, and prototype fabrication Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others Flexibility to pivot during design and development
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 Top Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after 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
- Demonstrated documentation experience — procedures, specifications, design packages, and engineering reports
- Working knowledge of computer aided design tools (3D, 2D, layout), such as Creo
- Experience with small form factor, high power electromechanical elements
- Self-starting, detail-focused, problem solver
- Experience with high-pressure applications, including sealing technologies.
- Structural analysis experience using Ansys
- Proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
- Creative thinker capable of leading a team in the preparation of project design, testing, and prototype fabrication
- Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
- Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
- Flexibility to pivot during design and development
Responsibilities
- Development of electronic and mechanical packaging design, and validation, including: structural and thermal analysis, shock and vibration, and design for manufacturability.
- Create, review, and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and design rationale
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
