[Hiring] Senior Advanced Mechanical Engineer @General Dynamics Mission Systems

Role Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Advanced Mechanical Engineer. This position provides an opportunity to further advance the cutting-edge technology that supports some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

Responsibilities for this Position

• Lead the design and development of mechanical, thermal, thermodynamic, and heat-transfer solutions for high-performance electronics hardware for space systems applications.
• Create 3D mechanical models, detailed drawings, and associated design documentation using Creo and Windchill.
• Lead strategic engineering tasks and small to mid-sized projects, balancing technical performance, cost, schedule, manufacturability, and program objectives.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering work from concept through delivery, including schedules, budgets, technical risks, and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and program teams to deliver solutions.
• Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans.
• Apply technical, government, and industry standards, along with manufacturing and fabrication methods, throughout the product lifecycle.
• Apply artificial intelligence responsibly to improve engineering processes, analyze information, and support design efficiency.
• Provide technical recommendations to engineering and project leadership in support of program strategy and customer needs.
• Contribute to proposal development, project plans, program strategies, and teaming approaches.
• Mentor junior engineers in mechanical engineering principles, design practices, and project execution.
• Communicate technical analyses, designs, and recommendations through clear technical documents, proposals, and presentations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong mechanical engineering experience with the ability to independently lead complex technical assignments.
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction.
• Proficiency with solid modeling CAD and product lifecycle management tools, particularly Creo and Windchill.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication methods, including materials, processes, tolerancing, and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Experience leading engineering projects or technical teams through product development and delivery.
• Sound engineering judgment and the ability to evaluate diverse technical factors to develop effective solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical documents and proposals.
• Ability to work effectively across technical and program disciplines.
• Proficient knowledge of technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods, government/industry standards.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and execute with limited direction.
• Knowledge in mechanical testing such as pyroshock, vibration and thermal vacuum testing.
• Proficient knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS).

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date 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.

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s 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.

Company Description

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.