Sr Advanced Mechanical Engineer
About this role
Basic 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.
CLEARANCE 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.
Responsibilities for this Position
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:
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.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS :
• 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