Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

Clearance Requirements: Ability to obtain a 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. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs design and development in such areas as mechanical, thermal, thermodynamic, or heat transfer for production, transmission, measurement, and use of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
• Led development of strategic tasks or small to mid-size projects by applying engineering and organizational knowledge and expertise to achieve technical goals.
• Monitors the project from initiation through delivery including planning and directing schedules and monitoring budget/spending.
• Understands and interprets the technical, organizational and process aspects of the task assigned and can relate them to the technical needs of the overall project or organization.
• Plans and executes small to mid-size projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects.
• Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or mid-size projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering tasks or small projects within area of assigned responsibility.
• Actively uncovers technical and organizational risks and ensures they are included in risk mitigation plans.
• Participates in development of program strategies and teaming strategies as they relate to the assigned project.
• Participates in the development of executable project plans on proposal.
• Mentors lower labor grades in mechanical principles and project performance.
• Displays creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Grasps and applies new information quickly.
• Proficient ability to handle more complex assignments.
• Must be proficient with solid modeling CAD tools (Creo) to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings.
• Shows initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction.
• Proficient knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods, government/industry standards.
• Prefer proficient knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS).
• Demonstrates proficiency in writing technical papers and proposals.
• Demonstrates history of leading an engineering project and team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Grasps and applies new information quickly.
• Proficient ability to handle more complex assignments.
• Must be proficient with solid modeling CAD tools (Creo) to create mechanical models and accompanying drawings.
• Show initiative on assignments, exercises independent judgment and professionally executes projects with little direction.
• Proficient knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods, government/industry standards.
• Prefer proficient knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (ANSYS).
• Demonstrates proficiency in writing technical papers and proposals.
• Demonstrates history of leading an engineering project and team.

What Sets You Apart

• Strong 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.
• Strong communication skills with ability to write technical papers and proposals.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for yourself and others.

Company Overview

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. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans