Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Chesapeake, VA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

MECHANICAL ENGINEER Transform technology into opportunity as a Mechanical Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Mechanical Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of NAVAIR Ship and Air Integrated Warfare (SAIW) Division. You will play a crucial role in providing technical support for shipboard installations and solutions to teams performing industrial work. Design, evaluate, plan, test, and operate electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems Evaluate system designs and drawings to identify problems during project planning to reduce impacts during execution Perform technical evaluations on system designs and propose resolutions to internal and external stakeholders Develop system test and evaluation plans, and execute test plans to verify performance of equipment Identify risks and issues that may affect project success and propose mitigation strategies Interface directly with customer stakeholders and multiple engineering authorities to identify issues during initial design and corresponding solutions Generate Condition Found Reports (CFRs) and Liaison Action Requests (LARs) summarizing problems and propose recommendations Collaborate with project management and installation teams to identify and resolve issues impeding project progress Interface directly with customer stakeholders and multiple engineering authorities to identify issues during initial design and corresponding solutions Aid industrial installation teams in applying developed solutions on-site Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations for change Ensure installation of next-generation equipment on Naval Vessels is successful without compromising quality or safety Utilize Autodesk suite of tools in development and evaluation of engineering solutions WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Mechanical Engineer must have: Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering from ABET-accredited school, (Masters of Science in Engineering or Masters of Engineering is preferred but not required) Experience: 2+ years of related experience Security Clearance Level: Able to obtain Secret clearance Strong technical problem solving skills, including evaluating performance of a system Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and levels of an organization Strong organization and time management skills able to balance multiple priorities and clients Able to read drawings Technical writing skills Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint Proficient with Autodesk including AutoCAD PMP certification preferred Familiarity with Mil-Stds and Navy Modernization Process preferred Location: California, MD; Chesapeake, VA Travel up to 25% US Citizenship Required GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $78,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA MD California Additional Work Locations: USA VA Chesapeake Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. 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Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering from ABET-accredited school
2+ years of related experience
Able to obtain Secret clearance
Strong technical problem solving skills, including evaluating performance of a system
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and levels of an organization
Strong organization and time management skills able to balance multiple priorities and clients
Able to read drawings
Technical writing skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficient with Autodesk including AutoCAD
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Masters of Science in Engineering or Masters of Engineering is preferred but not required
PMP certification preferred
Familiarity with Mil-Stds and Navy Modernization Process preferred

Responsibilities

providing technical support for shipboard installations
providing solutions to teams performing industrial work
Design, evaluate, plan, test, and operate electrical, electronic, mechanical, and/or computer components, equipment and systems
Evaluate system designs and drawings to identify problems during project planning to reduce impacts during execution
Perform technical evaluations on system designs and propose resolutions to internal and external stakeholders
Develop system test and evaluation plans, and execute test plans to verify performance of equipment
Identify risks and issues that may affect project success and propose mitigation strategies
Interface directly with customer stakeholders and multiple engineering authorities to identify issues during initial design and corresponding solutions
Generate Condition Found Reports (CFRs) and Liaison Action Requests (LARs) summarizing problems and propose recommendations
Collaborate with project management and installation teams to identify and resolve issues impeding project progress
Interface directly with customer stakeholders and multiple engineering authorities to identify issues during initial design and corresponding solutions
Aid industrial installation teams in applying developed solutions on-site
Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations for change
Ensure installation of next-generation equipment on Naval Vessels is successful without compromising quality or safety
Utilize Autodesk suite of tools in development and evaluation of engineering solutions

Benefits

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
competitive pay and paid time off
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance