Mechanical Internal Research and Development Sr. Engineer - HOH Fellows | SpouseWorks Fellows | SkillBridge Candidates Only

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc • McLeansville, NC

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About The Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is offering a Military Internship Program opportunity for eligible transitioning service members and military spouses. Participants will job-shadow and learn from experienced leaders and colleagues while gaining industry training and civilian experience on mission-critical work. The program is voluntary, must be authorized by the participant’s chain of command before it begins, and requires completion of company agreements and documentation. Participants continue receiving military compensation and benefits and are not eligible for compensation from the company. Internships may last up to 180 days during the participant’s final six months of service.

The SkillBridge participant will work on internal research and development, evaluating technology for application to existing product lines and helping develop new product lines for customers. The position involves defining requirements, estimating program scope, and presenting findings to stakeholders and customers. Participants receive professional development, networking with leadership, and training on GDMS leadership expectations, company history, customer and stakeholder engagement, products and services, and core job responsibilities. Successful completion of the SkillBridge program may lead to consideration for a full-time management position.

A Department of Defense Secret security clearance must be obtainable within a reasonable time after hire. Selected applicants will undergo a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for classified access. U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Meet SkillBridge qualifications under DODI 1322.29.
• Have served at least 180 days on active duty.
• Be within 12 months of separation or retirement.
• Be expected to receive an honorable discharge.
• Have taken service TAPS/TGPS.
• Have attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months.
• Obtain written authorization and approval to participate from the Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in the chain of command) before the internship starts.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
• Ability to work on loosely defined problems and develop meaningful solutions.
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team.
• Ability to evaluate a problem and develop system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new technology for application to current product lines.
• Propose and develop new product lines.
• Define requirements for new product lines.
• Prepare estimates of scope for new programs.
• Present findings to stakeholders and customers.
• Participate in job-shadowing, training, professional development, and networking activities as part of the internship program.

Benefits

• Participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members; they are not compensated by the company.
• Professional development, networking with leadership, and training are included in the internship experience.
• A flexible work environment is described.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior