Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Mechanical Engineer

As a mechanical engineer for Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile Fire Control programs, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for designing, testing, implementing, building, and installing fire control tactical, trainer, and test equipment. In addition, you will be responsible for the cable plant engineering within those designs.

We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: cabling and harness design, electromechanical equipment design, electronics packaging design, production support, installation support, environmental testing, modeling & analysis, and/or drawing development. Experience with Mentor Graphics CHS or Capital Harness is a plus.

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

What specific tasks you will need to execute:

• Assist in gathering all wire and cable construction, routing, and COORD requirements for a given program
• Assist in defining processes for design tools and design best practices to implement cabling designs
• Define material and deliverables for the cable plant on a program
• Work in a collaborative environment and possibly lead a small team to meet program milestones, budget, and technical requirements
• Prepare design review material to be presented both internally and externally (to the customer)
• Provide support to the Manufacturing organization during the build cycle
• Provide support to the Field Engineering organization during the installation cycle

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, if desired (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
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Workplace Options:
This position is fully on-site for a period of 1 year with possible hybrid/flex after that. While on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsfield facility.

Salary

Note:

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. Combined Salary Range USD $ - USD $ /Yr.

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