Mechanical Engineer / IPT Lead

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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Engineering - Mechanical
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience or a Master's degree. Agile experience preferred.

Clearance Requirements:

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 for this Position

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

As a Mechanical Engineer for Intelligence Systems, you'll be a member a cross-functional Integrated Product Team (IPT) with potential for advancement to a lead role (IPT Lead) designing and analyzing unique mechanical systems, working on small technical teams, and coordinating with other IPT Leads and program management to complete assignments. Our program offers opportunity to see your designs through fabrication and installation, often with hands-on participation via prototyping and testing. Work products include structural systems, hardware components and assemblies, mechanical systems, and prototypes supporting both program technology development tasking and customer operations initiatives.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: high attention to detail in designing and developing innovative solutions to unique problems ; ability and flexibility to work in an often-dynamic environment with an open mind to unconventional design approaches; and experience with a broad range of mechanical systems, tools, and processes.

What sets you apart:

  • Mechanical engineering background with demonstrated proficiencies in hardware design, modeling, analysis, and testing
  • Experience with preparation and presentation of technical briefings to communicate designs, analysis results, technical trades, requirements and specifications, and recommendations to customer technical and management staff
  • Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise
  • Experience with our current program standards - Inventor, Revit, Ansys - is a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and ability to prepare and track schedules is a plus
  • Hands-on fabrication experience and interest/ability to create physical proof-of-concept prototypes in a shop/highbay environment makes you a great match
  • Minimum Secret-level clearance transferrable at time of hire is required, higher level clearance is a plus

Our Commitment to You:

  • 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 (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
  • See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

Workplace Options:

  • This position is fully on-site due to the nature of program work and facility infrastructure
  • Work will be performed at the GDMS facility in Herndon, Virginia

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Target salary range: USD $102,314.00/Yr. - USD $110,000.00/Yr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we rise to the challenge each day to ensure the safety of those that lead, serve, and protect the world we live in. We do this by making the world's most advanced defense platforms even smarter. Our engineers redefine what's possible and our manufacturing team brings it to life, building the brains behind the brawn on submarines, ships, combat vehicles, aircraft, satellites, and other advanced systems.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with this shared sense of purpose, committed to a diverse and exciting employee experience that drives innovation and creates a community where all feel welcome and a part of something amazing.

We offer highly competitive benefits and a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. To see more about our benefits, visit https://gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran
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Bold thinking is welcome here. So is imagination, creativity, and leadership. Your ideas will power technologies and solutions that are so advanced and so critical, they’re often classified. Basically, at this level, there is no next level. THE CULTURE • Average Tenure Of 12 Years – Not All Companies Can Say That! • We Invest In Our People • Resources & Support to Grow Your Career • Multiple Employee Resource Groups • Professional Development Programs • We Invest In Our Communities • Partnerships at the Local and National Level • Veteran & Military Initiatives • Scholarship Programs • Our Work Is Very Cool – Even Top Secret! THE PERKS • 401k Plan With Immediate Vesting And A 6% Match • Flexible Schedules – 9/80 option with every other Friday off! • Work/Life Balance • Holidays, My Time & PTO • Family Leave, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance • Tuition Assistance • Family, Medical & Military Leave • Insurance • Mission Perks Discounts • And So Much More…

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