Staff Level Mechanical Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Pittsfield, MA

7d•$149,902 - $166,298•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Level Mechanical Engineer for Pittsfield Hardware Engineering, you’ll be a member of the Senior Engineering Manager's staff and assigned to support cross functional teams on one or more programs/projects at a time based on current business needs. This will involve providing subject matter expertise related to Mechanical Engineering, supporting estimating efforts and project management needs, providing emergent troubleshooting support, and serving as a senior review authority. You will also be tasked with supporting process improvement efforts along with mentoring junior engineers. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

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

Extensive experience and subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering
Demonstrated project management skills
Mentoring and process improvement mindset
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