Advanced Mechanical Engineer

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering 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: Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire. Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret 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.

ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES:

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Engineer to join us in our San Jose, CA location. This position provides an opportunity to further advance cutting-edge technologies that support some of our nation’s core defense/intelligence services and systems.  GDMS employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.

The Mechanical Engineer provides electronic packaging, interconnect and cable design associated with large and small scale antenna ground systems.

The engineer will be actively involved in all interconnect and cable design aspects of those systems they are assigned.  The engineer will generate the associated cabling data package and BOMs and support the associated procurement, product builds, system installations and acceptance tests. The engineer will support the generation of site facilities interface specifications, to include monitoring facilities design and construction to ensure system physical requirements and specifications are implemented satisfactorily.  The role will include working with the program team and sub-contractors in addition to interfacing with customer representatives.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:

·         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 projects or task elements within larger projects, organizations, or for groups of projects

·         Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering tasks or small projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines

·         Begins participating in the proposal process

·         Directs support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing, and prototype fabrication

·         As assigned, work closely with Systems engineers to lead and perform mechanical design, electronic packaging and analysis for new design projects

·         Solid proficiency and able to perform all responsibilities associated with the position

·         Grasps and applies new information quickly

·         Solid ability to handle more complex assignments

·         Shows initiative on assignments, exercises critical judgment, and professionally executes projects with little direction or as guided by senior engineers

·         Experience with the drawing change cycle and PDM (Product Data Management) products

·         Solid knowledge with technical standards, manufacturing/fabrication methods and government/industry standards

·         Solid knowledge of technical drawing standards, tolerancing and GD&T (Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing)

·         Application of DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly)

What sets you apart:

·         Experience with electronic packaging design

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (Visio and Project are a plus)

·         Proficient with solid modeling MCAD tools - Creo preferred

·         Willing to travel to monitor suppliers and to support overseas field installations

·         Experience working with equipment performance specs, wire drawing lists, schematics, and related cabling and harnessing documentation

·         Experience with power installation and cabling

·         Hands-on construction experience; interest/ability to participate in fabrication and assembly activities

·         Practical field/installation experience is a plus

·         Experience with towers, supports and building structural designs; architectural and/or civil engineering aptitude is a plus

·         Experience with preparation and presentation of technical briefings and reports that communicate analysis results, technical trades, design requirements and specifications, and recommendations to customer technical and management staff 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, 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

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

Workplace Options:

This position is 100% on-site.
While on-site, you will be a part of the San Jose, CA team

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