Advanced Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • Bloomington, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Advanced Mechanical Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.
Performs design and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
Leads development of strategic tasks or small to mid-size projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals
Provides technical input to Project or Engineering Management in linking project-related strategy to achieve business goals
Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending
Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization
Plans and executes small to mid-size projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects
Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or mid-size projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering tasks or small projects within area of assigned responsibility
Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans
Participates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies as they relate to the assigned project
Participates in the development of executable project plans on proposal
Mentors lower labor grades in mechanical principles and project performance
Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors• Carries out other tasks, not listed, assigned by supervisor• Travel may be required• Security clearance may be required

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.
• Ability to obtain a 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.
• Proficient and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position
• Grasps and applies new information quickly
• Proficient ability to handle more complex assignments
• Must be proficient with solid modeling CAD tools (Creo) to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Proficient knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods, government/industry standards
• Demonstrates proficiency in writing technical papers and proposals
• Demonstrates history of leading an engineering project and team

Nice To Haves

• Prefer proficient knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS)
• Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
• Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects
• Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others

Responsibilities

• Performs design and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
• Leads development of strategic tasks or small to mid-size projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals
• Provides technical input to Project or Engineering Management in linking project-related strategy to achieve business goals
• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending
• Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization
• Plans and executes small to mid-size projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects
• Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or mid-size projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering tasks or small projects within area of assigned responsibility
• Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans
• Participates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies as they relate to the assigned project
• Participates in the development of executable project plans on proposal
• Mentors lower labor grades in mechanical principles and project performance
• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
• Carries out other tasks, not listed, assigned by supervisor
• Travel may be required
• Security clearance may be required

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