[Hiring] Senior Mechanical Engineer @General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in solid rocket motor ballistics to support our growing Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in internal ballistics, performance prediction, and propulsion system modeling, along with familiarity in industry-standard analysis tools. In this role, you will:

• Perform detailed ballistic analyses of SRM components.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Interface with customers.
• Provide technical leadership across the program.

This is a full-time position with a 9/80 schedule. Remote work is available, or candidates may work onsite at our Huntsville, AL, Niceville FL, or Hampton, AR facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience.
• Engineering degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Requirements

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Applied mechanics.
• Design engineering.
• Design optimization.
• Design review.
• Mechanical engineering.
• Prototyping.
• Requirements engineering/analysis.
• CAD software.
• Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance.
• Pre-tax spending accounts.
• 401k plan with Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually.
• Up to 3 weeks paid family leave.