Advanced Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics • Scottsdale, AZ

43d • 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 nations 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.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering 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 (TS) security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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
• Knowledge in mechanical testing such as pyroshock, vibration and thermal vacuum testing

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Prefer proficient knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS)

Responsibilities

• Performs design and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, thermodynamic, or heat transfer
• 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

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations 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