Advanced Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Pittsfield, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Advanced Mechanical Engineer for the Guidance program, you will be part of a cross-functional team responsible for designing, testing, implementing, building, and installing equipment on multiple Navy platforms. The role involves work in areas such as electromechanical equipment and electronics packaging design, production and installation support, environmental testing, modeling and analysis, and drawing development. The position is based at the Pittsfield facility and is fully on-site or hybrid/flex as deemed necessary for the position and role. U.S. citizenship is required, and a Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related science, engineering, or mathematics field, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience; or a master's degree plus at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire; selected applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proficiency in electromechanical design.
• Proficiency in understanding and generating electrical schematics.
• Strong proficiency with modeling CAD tools for creating mechanical models and drawings with complex GD&T.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards.
• Collaborative, creative thinking and experience leading complex projects.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to write technical papers and proposals.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cable and harness design.
• Fiber optic cabling experience is desirable but not required.
• Experience in electromechanical equipment design, electronics packaging design, production support, installation support, environmental testing, modeling and analysis, and/or drawing development.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, implement, build, and install equipment on multiple Navy platforms.
• Contribute to electromechanical equipment design, electronics packaging design, production support, installation support, environmental testing, modeling and analysis, and drawing development.
• Create mechanical models and drawings using CAD tools, including complex GD&T.
• Apply AI where appropriate to support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Lead complex projects and communicate technical information, including through technical papers and proposals.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and support the development of others.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedules, including an optional 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee resource and social groups
• Opportunities for continuous learning and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level