Materials & Process Engineer - Composites

General Dynamics Mission Systems•Marion, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Materials & Process Engineer - Composites (Sr Mech Engr) for the ACS in Marion VA, you’ll be a member of our M&P dept., a cross functional team responsible for supporting production program root cause investigations, development program qualification testing, and internal research and development projects. This role involves understanding and interpreting technical, organizational, and process aspects of assigned tasks and relating them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization. The goal is to make the world’s most advanced Radomes even smarter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field
2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire
U.S. citizenship is required
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications; detail oriented
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
Analytic and problem solving skills
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Nice To Haves

Agile experience preferred
Experience with polymer matrix composite manufacturing processes including hand lay-up/autoclave cure, adhesive bonding, and resin transfer molding (RTM)
Knowledge of the polymer chemistry of epoxy, bismaleimide (BMI), polyimide, and cyanate ester resins as they relate to the processing of pre-impregnated fabrics and unidirectional tapes commonly used in fiber-reinforced composite structure and adhesive systems
Experience with developing and writing process specifications and work instructions for composite fabrication operations
Experience with composites materials testing and qualification methods, both mechanical and thermal

Responsibilities

Support Production Program root cause investigations relating to materials and processes, and recommend solutions
Support Development Program qualification testing, including writing test plans, supporting on site testing, and writing test reports
Support Internal Research and Development projects
Understand and interpret the technical, organizational and process aspects of the tasks assigned and relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization