Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics • Bloomington, MN

114d • $93,100 - $103,190 • 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Proficient with solid modeling CAD tools (Creo) to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings.
• Proficient knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods, government/industry standards.
• Prefer proficient knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS).
• Demonstrates proficiency in writing technical papers and proposals.
• Demonstrates history of leading an engineering project and team.

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.
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree