Manufacturing Eng 1

Developing mission-critical systems that help keep people safe is what we do. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, you’ll be part of the team that helps heroes make a true impact. The work we do is important. The challenges we face are career-defining. The opportunity we can offer is one-of-a-kind.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar space and everything in between.

About the role

In this entry-level position, the Manufacturing Engineer will develop strong communications with internal teams to estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. At GDMS, we continually seek ways to develop and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing our team’s knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacturing or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• Validate and improve assembly and manufacturing workflows for electronic systems.
• Perform Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) reviews to catch production risks early.
• Troubleshoot assembly failures, component defects, and yield issues, implementing lasting corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field.
• Clear understanding of manufacturing engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Clear understanding with manufacturing processes and electrical/mechanical components, systems and applications.
• Experience with CAD/EDA tools, LabVIEW, or data-driven statistical analysis software.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.

Skills

• Creative, innovative responsibilities requiring advanced decision-making skills.
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Familiarity with surface-mount technology (SMT), wave soldering, and automated optical inspection (AOI/AXI).

What you’ll experience

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret.
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next.
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered.

Pay

Target salary range: USD $72,818.00/Yr. - USD $80,782.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary.

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.