Sr Engineer

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems • Saco, ME

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer supports the Aegis program in a hands-on capacity, working with a close-knit program team under limited supervision. The role supports production, Factory Acceptance Testing, and field support for the Aegis MK82 Director and Aegis MK200 Controller. Work includes real-time troubleshooting and problem resolution, formal root cause analysis, and corrective action. The position requires an active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

The engineer applies mechanical engineering principles and standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, assemblies, and systems. The role also supports production-process compliance, configuration management, nonconforming-material disposition, and product enhancements, including integration of new technologies into legacy systems. Domestic and international travel may be required, with travel likely up to 25%.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and 5–7 years of experience.
• An engineering degree is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended periods and move regularly throughout company facilities.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, with exposure to changing climates and/or machinery.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Mechanical Engineering degree and 4 or more years of experience.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Mathematical skills and technical expertise.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Accountability for meeting deadlines and budgets, and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of military standards and specifications compliance.
• Electromechanical analysis and troubleshooting experience.
• GD&T knowledge.
• CAD proficiency, preferably Creo.
• Experience dispositioning nonconforming material.
• Experience using analytical tools such as ANSYS, LabVIEW, Mathcad, and Minitab.
• Strong technical writing skills, including development of test plans, test reports, and deficiency reports.

Responsibilities

• Support production, Factory Acceptance Testing, and field support for the Aegis MK82 Director and Aegis MK200 Controller.
• Troubleshoot problems in real time and resolve product and system issues.
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.
• Apply engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, assemblies, and systems.
• Analyze, develop, and evaluate systems; maintain or improve existing systems and contribute to new projects.
• Design and draft blueprints, visit systems in the field, and manage projects.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to support safe and reliable product performance and sound decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with production processes and configuration management, and support disposition of nonconforming material.
• Recommend product enhancements and integration of new technologies into legacy systems.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and basic life insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan and a non-contributory retirement contribution.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the Company's Gain Sharing Program.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, identity theft protection, enhanced legal services, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid holidays.
• 120 hours of paid time off annually.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree