Senior Advanced Engineer- IPT Lead

General Dynamics•Herndon, VA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Engineer IPT Lead for Intelligence Systems, youll be leading a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) designing and analyzing unique mechanical and structural systems, leading and working on small technical teams, and coordinating with other IPT Leads and program management to complete assignments. Our program offers opportunity to see your designs concept development through use in operational environments, often with hands-on participation via prototyping and testing. Work products include specialized tools, structural systems, hardware components, assemblies, and prototypes supporting both program technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: high attention to detail in machine design and engineering analysis; structural analysis of assemblies and components fabricated from a range of materials; developing innovative solutions to unique problems; ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment with an open mind to unconventional design approaches; and/or experience with material and component testing to verify design fitness. What sets you apart: Mechanical or civil engineering background with a demonstrated proficiencies in hardware design, modeling, analysis, and testing Experience with preparation and presentation of technical briefings to communicate analysis results, technical trades, design requirements and specifications, and recommendations to customer technical and management staff Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise Hands-on construction experience and interest/ability to fabricate physical proof-of-concept mock-ups in a shop/highbay environment makes you a great match Experience with our current program standards Ansys, Plaxis, Inventor, Revit is a plus Familiarity with engineering standards and codes ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc. is a plus Current Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) registration not required but welcomed Minimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire required Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security 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, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site due to the nature of program work and facility infrastructure. Work will be performed at the GDMS facility in Herndon, Virginia.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

high attention to detail in machine design and engineering analysis
structural analysis of assemblies and components fabricated from a range of materials
developing innovative solutions to unique problems
ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment with an open mind to unconventional design approaches
experience with material and component testing to verify design fitness
Mechanical or civil engineering background with a demonstrated proficiencies in hardware design, modeling, analysis, and testing
Experience with preparation and presentation of technical briefings to communicate analysis results, technical trades, design requirements and specifications, and recommendations to customer technical and management staff
Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise
Hands-on construction experience and interest/ability to fabricate physical proof-of-concept mock-ups in a shop/highbay environment makes you a great match
Experience with our current program standards Ansys, Plaxis, Inventor, Revit is a plus
Familiarity with engineering standards and codes ASTM, AISC, ACI, NDS, IBC, etc. is a plus
Current Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) registration not required but welcomed
Minimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire required

Responsibilities

leading a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) designing and analyzing unique mechanical and structural systems
leading and working on small technical teams
coordinating with other IPT Leads and program management to complete assignments
Work products include specialized tools, structural systems, hardware components, assemblies, and prototypes supporting both program technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives.