Senior Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Scottsdale, AZ

12d•$142,407 - $150,195•Hybrid

About The Position

As a mechanical engineer for Land and Air Systems, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for providing mission critical situational awareness and real-time information for communication equipment on land and in the air. You'll design equipment responsible for intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and technology that enables air superiority with high assurance mission computers to on board weapons systems for our partners in the armed forces.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant 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.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Advanced proficiency with solid modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings.
Substantial knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and understanding of application.
Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Advanced proficiency with modeling CAD tools to create mechanical models and drawings
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards
Collaborative, creative thinker with experience leading complex projects with successful outcomes
Exceptional communication skills with experience writing technical papers and proposals
Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others
Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Responsibilities

Design equipment responsible for intelligence gathering, reconnaissance, and technology that enables air superiority with high assurance mission computers to on board weapons systems for our partners in the armed forces.
Create mechanical models and accompanying drawings using solid modeling CAD tools.
Apply Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and understand its application.
Utilize extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Apply extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, as well as technical, government, and industry standards.
Lead complex projects with successful outcomes.
Write technical papers and proposals.
Commit to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.
Identify opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.